The cosmopolitan city of Ludwigshafen rests on the banks of the Rhine in the attractive Rhine-Neckar valley in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Nearly absent of old-world aesthetics, this comparatively new city earns its appeal from its modern infrastructure as well as its position as the economic powerhouse of the region. Discerning travellers are delighted by the fascinating cultural highlights such as the impressive Wilhelm-Hack-Museum or enjoy a scenic stroll along the Rhine Bank Promenade. For an easy day trip, visit the adjacent town of Mannheim to marvel at the various attractions that dot the area including the ornate Wasserturm water tower, the Technomuseum, Mannheim National Theatre, Mannheim Palace and Kunsthalle Mannheim Museum. Other highlights in the surrounding area include the astonishing Speyer Cathedral and the historic Hambach Castle, the birthplace of German democracy.