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Minden



Minden is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Minden-Lübbecke.

Geography

Minden is located on the Weser river below the Porta Westfalica gap.

Neighbouring places
Twin Towns
  • Gladsaxe (Denmark) -- since 1968
  • London Borough of Sutton (United Kingdom) -- since 1968
  • Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Berlin,Germany) -- since 1968
  • Gagny (France) -- since 1976
  • Tangermünde (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) -- since 1990
  • Hrodna (Belarus) -- since 1991


  • History

    Minden was first mentioned in 798, when Charlemagne held a convention at the place.

    In the following centuries Minden became a cultural centre of the region. The marriage of Henry the Lion took place in the cathedral of Minden (1168). Minden was a member of the Hanseatic League and capital of the Bishopric of Minden, a principality of the Holy Roman Empire.

    After the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 the state was annexed by Brandenburg.

    During the Seven Years' War, the Battle of Minden was fought nearby.

    Notable persons
  • Meister Bertram
  • Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel
  • Franz Boas
  • Edelgard Bulmahn
  • Peter Hahne
  • Karoline von Humboldt
  • Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger
  • Gertrud von le Fort
  • Otto Wilhelm Graf von Königsmarck
  • Michael S. Kurth see Curse (rapper)
  • Pauline von Mallinckrodt
  • Eberhard von Reck
  • Freiherr Ludwig von Vincke


  • External links
  • Official site
  • History of Minden
  • Chronik Mindens
  • Views of Minden (360°)
  • Map and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest
  • Aerial photograph from Microsoft Terraserver



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    Hotels in Minden
    Stadthotel Kronprinz Score 7.825 from 33 reviews
    Friedrich-Wilhelm-Str. 1-3 7.83/10
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    Gasthaus Bonneberger Hof Score 7.625 from 13 reviews
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    Best Western Hotel Bonneberg Score 7.775 from 15 reviews
    Wilhelmstraße 8 7.78/10
    This 3-star Superior Best Western Hotel Bonneberg, with 97 spacious rooms, is located in a former furniture factory and opened in 1991. Your pleasant stay begins with 200 free parking spaces, right in front of our hotel. The comfort is enhanced by the spacious layout of our rooms and the impressive gastronomic facilities with a pub and terrace. After work or a day trip, you can relax in our extended wellness area for free. Please note that due to its layout, the wellness area is not accessible for wheelchairs. Sports facilities are available as well. ... more
     
    Holiday Inn Minden Score 7.325 from 3 reviews
    Lindenstrasse 52 7.33/10
    Our private sauna area was completely renovated in 2005 and offers a relaxing atmosphere. Our 6 function rooms are fitted with conference technology and can accommodate up to 150 persons. ... more
     
    Hotel Der Kaiserhof Score 7.025 from 18 reviews
    Freiherr-vom-Stein-Str. 1 7.03/10
    The house with tradition and flair in Porta Westfalica.The hotel "Der Kaiserhof" is a familiar managed house close to the forest and the river Weser. We have 39 rooms (70 beds) with cable-TV and internet. We are your partner for conferences and seminars. Our 6 conference rooms for 6-200 people have multifunctional technique. We are close to the motorways 2 and 30. ... more
     
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