Dieburg is a town in Hesse, Germany. It was formerly the seat of the district of Dieburg, but is now part of the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg.

History

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The 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.

Twinned with:

• Aubergenville, France (since 1975)
• Vielau, Germany (since 1990)
• Mláda Boleslav, Czech Republic (since 1997)

Towns in Hesse

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