1. Bookworms in Europe
Gladenbach / Germany

2. Germany is in the middle of Europe

3. The school is situated in Gladenbach, near Marburg and Giessen (about 100 kilometers north of Frankfurt)

4. Gladenbach has almost 12.000 inhabitants.

5. It has a big swimmingpool

6. Gladenbach has many forests

7. Every year, on the first week-end of July, Gladenbach celebrates the „Kirschenmarkt“.

8. Marburg – a nearby University town
view of the castle and the river Lahn

9. The castle of Marburg was built in the 13th century.

10. In 1235, the Elisabeth Church was built in honour of St
In 1235, the Elisabeth Church was built in honour of St. Elisabeth of Hungary. She built a hospital for poor and old people.

11. In 1207, Elisabeth of Hungary was born
In 1207, Elisabeth of Hungary was born. In 2007 Marburg celebrated her 800th birthday with different events.

12. Old Town of Marburg and the old city hall

13. The „Marburg b(u)y night“ is every year in December for the beginning of the Christmas Market. The city hall, the castle and the university of Marburg are beautifully illuminated…

14. See you soon in Gladenbach!!!