Mannheim is an industrial city in Germany. It is situated at the meeting of the rivers Rhine and Neckar in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg. The center of the city is laid out in a grid pattern (squares).

An enormous 18th century palace in the city now houses the University of Mannheim and many art treasures.

The water tower (der Wasserturm), the city landmark, is located east of the city centre.

During WWII, Mannheim was heavily damaged by Allied bombers and occupied by the U.S. Army on March 29, 1945.

WWII Mannheim, Germany  - City Hall

Sherman tank entering Mannheim, Germany

National Theater in Mannheim

Plankon Street

Famous Artists from Mannheim

Mannheim was home to many famous people.

Among them were Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, musician,     

and Friedrich Schiller, the playwright.