Minden

　　Minden is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the capital of the Minden-Lübbecke district in the Detmold administrative region, situated on the Weser River in eastern Westphalia, about 40 km northeast of Bielefeld, 55 km west of Hanover, and 100 km south of Bremen.

　　Minden lies at the confluence of the Mittelland Canal and the Weser River. With a history of over 1,200 years, it boasts numerous buildings from the Western Medieval period to the Renaissance. The Minden Cathedral is the most photogenic structure in the old town—a Roman Catholic church featuring an especially exquisite Gothic nave and tracery windows, which have inspired many architectural works. The city is home to two major important museums: the Museum of the Prussian Province of Westphalia in North Rhine-Westphalia and the Minden Museum for Historical, Cultural Studies and Folklore. Additionally, there are other museums such as the Doll Museum, the Minden Railway Museum, and the Coffee Museum. The botanical garden is a great place to connect with nature, featuring ancient trees and themed gardens, where visitors can admire colorful plants and tall trees.

　　Minden Reason to visit: An important city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany] Province/State where the attraction is located: North Rhine-Westphalia [North Rhine-Westphalia] City where the attraction is located: Minden [Minden]