Cassel, Germany
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Kassel Hercules at Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, landmark of the city (UNESCO World Heritage)
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| Coordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E / 51.317°N 9.500°ECoordinates: 51°19′N 9°30′E / 51.317°N 9.500°E | |||
| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Hesse | ||
| Admin. region | Kassel | ||
| District | Urban district | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Christian Geselle (SPD) | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 107 km2 (41 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) | ||
| Population (2015-12-31) | |||
| • City | 197,984 | ||
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) | ||
| • Metro | 450,000 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes | 34001–34134 | ||
| Dialling codes | 561 | ||
| Vehicle registration | KS | ||
| Website | www.stadt-kassel.de | ||
Kassel (German pronunciation: [ˈkasl̩] (
listen); spelled Cassel until 1928) is a city located on the Fulda River in northern Hesse, Germany. It is the administrative seat of the Regierungsbezirk Kassel and the Kreis of the same name and had 200,507 inhabitants in December 2015. The former capital of the state of Hesse-Kassel has many palaces and parks, including the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kassel is also known for the documenta exhibitions of contemporary art.
Kassel was first mentioned in 913 AD, as the place where two deeds were signed by King Conrad I. The place was called Chasella or Chassalla and was a fortification at a bridge crossing the Fulda river. There are several - yet unproven - assumptions of the name's origin. It could be derived from the ancient Castellum Cattorum, a castle of the Chatti, a German tribe that had lived in the area since Roman times. Another assumption is a portmanteau from Frankonian "cas" - valley or recess and "sali" - hall or service building, which can be interpreted as (town)hall in a valley.
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