Dieburg

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.HistoryThe 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.GeographyDieburg lies in the Odenwald region of Germany. The Gersprenz (47 km), tributary to the Main, flows through Dieburg.Mayors 1976–1982: Stephan Schmitt 1983–1987: Helmut Aelken 1987–2005: Peter Christ since 2005: Werner Thomas, Thomas was reelected in March 2011 with 70,7 % of the votes.Twin Cities Aubergenville, France (since 1975) Vielau, Germany (since 1990) Mláda Boleslav, Czech Republic (since 1997)