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[–] Kattie [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Some say it was inspired by a grand dream of the Markgraf von Baden-Durlach, Karl Wilhelm. Others, cheekily, think he established a new city as somewhere he could avoid his wife.

Whatever the case, we're glad to have Karlsruhe - 'Karl's Peace' - one of Baden-Württemberg's real gems.