The nave of this, the first German Gothic church (13C) is graced with a statue of St Elizabeth and a Gothic rood screen. The chancel and transept house exceptional works of art , including St Elizabeth's casket .

The castle was the residence of the Landgraves of Hessen from the 13C to the 17C. Aside from the rooms, laden with history, see the chapel, which still has its original paving tiles. The Regional Art and History Museum houses precious art objects f..

The Obermarkt has retained a group of old half-timbered houses (pay particular attention to nos 14, 21 and 23). The market fountain is dedicated to St George. The town hall , in Gothic style, dates from 1524. Above the door of the stair turret, a sc..

The Art Gallery houses German painting and sculpture of the 16-20C.