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The name of the city of Kaiserslautern seems to have been taken from the imperial palace of the Kaiserpfalz, which was built by Emperor Barbarossa in 1152. Boasting of rich architectural avenues, this is one of the most beautiful German cities. It has magnificent buildings like that of the Rathaus, which is a skyscraper with a roof top viewing platform, the town hall that is a fine blend of the Renaissance architecture and contemporary artistry.
At the apex of cold war in the year 1950 to 1955, Kaiserslautern grew up to be the biggest community base for the U.S military and is still home to over 40,000 service men and women. Another building is the Pfalztheater, which is the repository of modern architecture. The city met with extreme chaos and massacre during the war years. Many historical buildings were turned to ruins but some of the churches that escaped the fate are the Gothic Stiftskirche and St Martinskirche.
Sightseeing spots
The present day museums, apart from their architectural beauty, are host to the war memories and the massacres of the past. Among the best sightseeing spots in Kaiserslautern, these museums also house the tradition and the culture of the city and most particularly that of Germany as a whole. Some of the best museums worth paying a visit are the Theodor Zink Museum.Things to Do
Coming out of history and museums, there are numerous other things to do in Kaiserslautern. The night clubs and the bars prove to be a buzzing hub for the youngsters in the city. The finger tapping jazz and rock music blended with German beer, posits a completely different picture of the city.Harboring the total expanse of the natural bounty of the Palatinate forest, the city seems fresh and comely to the eyes. The region is also exciting for hikers because of the clearly marked trails amidst the tall greenery. A stroll in the beautiful vicinity of the Karlstal Gorge provides a refreshing start to the day. Assuring entertainment for both young and the old, the city hosts a World Garden Show, which includes a floral exhibitions in a beautiful Japanese garden. The city of Kaiserlautern also hosts one of the largest dinosaur exhibitions in Europe. The zoo and the parks like the Volkspark are the best places to relax.
