Baden

Baden is a name used in German-speaking areas for places associated with baths or thermal springs. It also denotes historical political entities and several towns. The most prominent references are in Germany (historic Baden and the modern state of Baden-Württemberg), in Switzerland (the town of Baden in Aargau), and in Austria (Baden bei Wien).

In German history, Baden refers to the territory ruled by the Margraves and later the Grand Duchy of Baden in southwest Germany. The Grand Duchy existed from 1806 to 1918, with its capital at Karlsruhe. After World War II, the territory became part of the new German state of Baden-Württemberg in 1952.

Baden-Württemberg is a federal state formed in 1952 from Baden and Württemberg. It lies at the junction of France and Switzerland and includes major cities such as Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Heidelberg, and Freiburg. The modern state contains much of the historical Baden and is known for industry, universities, and cultural heritage.

Baden-Baden is a spa town in Baden-Württemberg famous for its thermal baths, elegant architecture, and casino. The town grew as a resort for European aristocracy in the 19th century and remains a tourist destination for wellness and culture.

In Switzerland, Baden is a town in the canton of Aargau on the Limmat river, with a long mineral-spring tradition and a historical center. The name reflects its baths, and the town has industrial and cultural significance in the region. In Austria, Baden bei Wien is a separate spa town near Vienna.

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