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| The area is largely volcanic and forested, making for great walking |
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| Roman bathing houses were built in the 300s, their presence confirmed by the discovery in 1858 of a statue dedicated to the hunting goddess Diana (and copied for this roundabout centrepiece) |
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| Today Bad Bertrich lives largely on its reputation for having uniquely favourable spa waters |
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| Of rather more interest to me is the area's connection to Prussia, this Bismarck Tower being one of almost 250 dedicated to the Iron Chancellor across German-speaking lands |
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