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Colors of Mannheim - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Mannheimer Schloss The formation of the traditions and culture of the modern inhabitants of Mannheim was greatly influenced by the Swabian tribes. They lived in these places in the early middle ages. The locals inherited not only a rich range of interesting traditions and special gastronomic preferences from them but also a peculiar dialect, which not all residents of Germany can understand. Local residents are characterized by modesty and diligence, as well as the desire for order and cleanliness. The last feature of the national character of the inhabitants of the surrounding areas is often ridiculed, there are many jokes about local inhabitants.
Excursion over cultural sights of Mannheim - 'must visit' points of interest
Mannheim is a city of unique architecture and great cultural sites. During the tour through scenic streets tourists will observe the buildings of different styles and epochs. Majestic … Open
Every weekend, local residents arrange cleaning on the territory of their houses. If you go for a walk in the early morning, then you can see inhabitants with brooms literally at every house which diligently clean their territory. Such a Saturday cleaning have become a good tradition for citizens and even got a special name – "kervoh". Passing by the houses of local residents, you can always see neatly trimmed shrubs, and a perfect lawn in the summer. Locals never relax in their backyards and gardens, they always work here at any time of the year.
Speaking about the gastronomic preferences of the inhabitants of Mannheim, it is worth noting their love for potatoes. Locals cook dozens of different dishes, from simple fried potatoes in a pan to all kinds of salads and stews. Culinary remains the most popular subject for discussion among locals, it is customary to relax here at a well-laid table. Despite the love of the townspeople to hearty and delicious food, local cooking is devoid of any special delights. The traditional cuisine of Mannheim can be described as very practical and thrifty, the most refined and expensive dishes in local restaurants are made from elite meats. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The thriftiness of local residents is also often the subject of controversy and jokes of residents of the surrounding areas. Historically, Mannheim was formed in a fairly poor agricultural area. For hundreds of years, locals worked for the benefit of a rich harvest, and then put a lot of effort to save the grown vegetables. Despite the fact that the hard times for the city were far behind, thrift has remained a bright feature of the national character for local residents. They are not used to spend too much, always try to save money earned and lead a fairly modest lifestyle. Many foreign tourists may consider this behaviour as banal greed, in fact, these are the prevailing features of the local character for many years.
Aber hier leben Mannheim has many interesting features, in terms of the layout of city streets, it is one of the most accurate and mathematically verified cities in Germany. The Central district of the city still has the layout of a chessboard which was formed hundreds of years ago. All streets are located strictly parallel and perpendicular to each other, the entire Central district is divided into blocks of regular square shape. There are no names for the streets, the letters of the Latin alphabet and the numbers from 1 to 9 are used for the designation of quarters. The Central area of Mannheim is a historic place and it is often called "city of squares".
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The picturesque town has a rich cultural life and there are many interesting holidays and festivals during the year. Since 1952 Mannheim has been a permanent venue for the International film festival, which is always visited by a huge number of foreign guests. Every year, the festival is visited by more than 60,000 tourists, it is attended by famous producers, filmmakers and actors. The city has a school of fine arts, as well as a higher school of music, so it hosts interesting concerts and exhibitions throughout the year.
In the spring, the city holds an annual Time Warp festival dedicated to the innovations of modern technology. Mannheim is the birthplace of many famous inventors who glorified these places in the late middle ages. Today, one of the city's museums tells tourists about their achievements. Every year, representatives of the techno industry from all over the world visit the city as participants of the festival. Despite the serious focus of the festival, it always attracts thousands of curious tourists. At the ongoing exhibitions, they can see samples of the latest robotics, as well as try out some innovative technical inventions in action. For the first time the festival was held in 1994, the venue was the building of the old factory, which was in disrepair for several years. Now it is a well-known exhibition venue in the region.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Mannheim
♥   Kaiserdom-Basilika SS. Peter und Paul, Worms, 17.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kaiserdom-Basilika Mariä Himmelfahrt und St. Stephan, Speyer, 19 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Reichsabtei Lorsch, Lorsch, 19.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kaiserdom St. Martin von Tours und St. Stephan, Mainz, 58.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kloster Maulbronn, Maulbronn, 59.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika SS. Dionysius und Valentinus, Kiedrich im Rheingau, 67.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika Sankt Martin, Bingen am Rhein, 67.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Mannheim
♥   Castle 'Heidelberg Castle' , 19.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Hardenburg' , 25 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Schloss Auerbach' , 27.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Burg Neuleiningen' , 28.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Bergfeste Dilsberg' , 28.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Rietburg Castle' , 36.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Burg Frankenstein' , 36.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Mannheim

Darmstadt
Festivals held in Darmstadt can hardly be called boring. Locals know how to have fun like nobody else. One of the most colorful events in the city is Schlossgrabenfest taking place in late May. This is a music festival, one of the largest in the region, where everyone can find music to their liking since the festival is multi-genre. It is held in Innenstadt, and there are ... Open »
Kaiserslautern
The population of the city deserves a mention. Approximately a hundred thousand people live in Kaiserslautern, with Europeans being the majority. Additionally, roughly fifty thousand NATO soldiers live in the city and its neighborhoods. There is an explanation to this fact – in the 50s of the previous century, Kaiserslautern became the largest military base of the United ... Open »
Karlsruhe
During the festival the best brewers from all over the world show off their products. As a rule, participants are usually offered to choose from no less than 300 sorts of beer. The choice of delicacies is also very large, so the holiday will be certainly enjoyed by fans of German cuisine. The festival is traditionally visited by a huge number of tourists and locals. In order ... Open »
Mainz
During the festival each park and garden of the city is equipped with specialized concession stands in which all the visitors of the city as well as local folks can try and buy desired sorts of wines. It is worth noticing that in this season the local park lands get a special look as the wild greenery and buoyant flowering turns the festival even more attractive and colorful! ... Open »
Wiesbaden
Guests of the city are invited to participate in fascinating tours to most famous local wineries. Each winery of the city has its own cellars and wine shops, where you can taste the drink and buy a bottle of quality wine as a memorable gift. During an excursion visitors will find out a lot of interesting information about the secrets of wine making and experienced staff will ... Open »
Frankfurt am Main
One of the most beautiful and oldest national celebrations is the Festival of Ceramics (Dippemess). It is held twice a year, at Easter and during the second half of September. According to historical records, the first festival has been held in the 14th century. It was always accompanied by large-scale fairs. Like many centuries ago, main events of the festival are fairs, ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Mannheim. Learn the best periods to visit Mannheim to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Mannheim.
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