A city of over 100,000 inhabitants, Giessen is an important cultural, economic and administrative center. Numerous historical sites dating from the 14th and 15th centuries are to be found in Giessen and its immediate environs. Giessen University was founded in 1607 and now bears the name of the famous 19th century chemist, Justus von Liebig. With an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students representing all regions of Germany and many other countries, Giessen is a lively university city.
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