Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden, town in south-west Germany, in Baden-Württemberg State, capital of the northern Black Forest. The city is noted chiefly for hot mineral springs, which were known in the time of the Roman Empire (remains of Roman baths have been discovered here). The city was ruled by the margraves of Baden-Baden from the 14th to the 18th century. Since the 19th century, it has been a fashionable health resort, and has a luxurious casino, the biggest in Germany. Population (1989 estimate) 50,800.