Darmstadt (Town in Germany)
Hundertwasserhaus (Apartments)
Foto: L. Conrad
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The name Darmstadt first appears towards the end of the 11th century, then Darmundestat; Literally translated, the current German name Darmstadt means "Intestine City". This is just a coincidence however, and the origins of the name are unknown. 'Dar-mund' in Middle Low German is translated as "Boggy Headlands", but it could be a misspelling in local dialect of another name. Even locals often believe, incorrectly, that the name derives from the 'Darmbach' (a small stream formerly running through the city). In fact the stream received its current name much later, after the city, not vice versa.
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Darmstadt (Town in Germany)
Russische Kapelle (Russian Chapel)
Foto: C. Reinhard
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The Russian Chapel was built as a private chapel by the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, whose wife Alexandra was born in Darmstadt.
Both postcards are unused and from 2011
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