Gießen

Gießen is a small city in the German state of Hesse. It’s best known as the home of the University of Giessen, one of the largest universities in Germany.

But there’s more to Gießen than just students and academia. The city centre is full of beautiful old buildings, and there are plenty of parks and green spaces for relaxing. Gießen is also a great place to eat, with a wide range of restaurants serving everything from traditional German food to international cuisine. And if you want to explore the surrounding area, there’s plenty to see and do, from hiking in the forested hills of the Vogelsberg Mountains to visiting the historic city of Marburg.

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