Haldenstein

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Haldenstein is one of the larger cities in Gardellia. It is situated in the south of Gardellia, bordering a sea to the east, 
an icy plains biome to the north and west, and a large forest to the south.
Haldenstein was founded in late 2016, right after the opening of Gardellia. Unlike most other settlements, Haldenstein was not situated along any of the pre-existing mainlines as the mainline stations were situated very close to one another, which in its turn would hinder possibilities to expand.
Haldenstein is currently served by the North-East Mainline from the Haldenstein Frenneccia Railway Station. The North-East Mainline will in the future be expanded southward, giving the city yet another station; the Haldenstein Central Railway Station.
There are also plans to build an airport south of the city.
== History ==
== Geography ==
== Parks and nature ==
Haldenstein has a handful of parks and green spaces. Haldenstein also has lots of greenery on its streets, plazas and courtyards. Some of the best known parks and green spaces include:
* The Reichsgarten, a large park in the centre of Haldenstein. It is surrounded by the Royal Palace, Parliament Building and Cathedral. 
* The Domgarten, a small park right next to the cathedral. 
* The Marcusgarten, a small garden situated by the St. Marcus Church.
* The Frenneccia Roundabout, a leafy roundabout in the centre of the Frenneccia area.
 
== Culture ==
=== Architecture ===
After the Great Fire of 1653, most of the buildings had perished in the matter of a few days, including the old castle. Very few buildings from the middle ages had survived, and the buildings that were spared have since been rebuilt, only reusing the old foundations. The period after the With the entire city in ruins, the state decided on replanning most of the city's road layout, going with a near grid layout instead of the irregular street layout of the medieval city. Buildings were being built in the highly modern baroque and rococo styles with a notable example being the Royal Palace.
The 18th century put a halt to the expansion of the city. Very few buildings from this period exist, most still being in the baroque and rococo styles. 
The 19th century sparked yet another building boom in Haldenstein, pushing the borders out way past the original parameter. Multiple architectural styles thrived in this century, including neoclassical architecture in the beginning of the 19th century and the gothic revival and baroque revival towards the end of the century. The dominating architectural styles of this era were however minted by the eclecticism of this era. Renaissance revival and mixtures of loads of architectural styles spanning from the ancient Classicism to the renaissance. It was also very popular to romanticize about huge medieval and renaissance castles and base buildings off of them. 
 
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== Relations ==
=== Partner cities ===
As of early 2017, Nelsonburg has been Haldenstein's only partner city.