Country Germany Admin. region Darmstadt Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Population 15,204 (30 Jun 2009) | State Hesse District Darmstadt-Dieburg Postal codes 64801–64807 Local time Tuesday 10:39 AM | |
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Weather 7°C, Wind W at 14 km/h, 78% Humidity Points of interest Museum Schloss Fechenbach, Wallfahrtskirche Dieburg, Schloßgarten | ||
Dieburg is a small town in southern Hessen, Germany. It was formerly the seat of the district ("Kreis") of Dieburg, but is now part of the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg.
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Map of Dieburg, Germany
History
The town of Dieburg was first named in 1492 in the tax books of the archbishopric of Hessen-Nassau. The city's name is derived from the Middle High German words diot, meaning "people," and burg, meaning "castle." Dieburg therefore refers to the castle of the people, located in the city center. The Dieburg Museum, located in the Fechenbach stately home, displays archeological findings. Of special interest is a relief of Mithras and a dyer's workshop. The coat of arms of the town Dieburg shows Martin of Tours. A cultural highlight is the yearly carnival, including a carnival parade that is completely based on honorary posts.
Geography
Dieburg lies in the Odenwald region of Germany. The Gersprenz (47 km), tributary to the Main, flows through Dieburg.