Melsungen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Melsungen is a small spa town in northern Hesse, Germany, situated on the river Fulda. Historically, it developed as a burgus by 1189 and was a key intersection of medieval trade routes. The town's coat of arms dates back to the late 12th century.
Statistics
Area
63.09 km²
Population
14,107