One of Marburg's most famous sights is the Elisabethkirche, an impressive 14th-century Gothic church in the heart of the old town.

A more famous landmark is the Philipps University of Marburg, one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Germany, which is particularly strong in the fields of medicine, humanities and social sciences.

The City has a rich history and architecture, including many historic buildings and monuments in the old town as well as the City Museum, which documents the history of the city.

Marburg has around 83,000 inhabitants. The majority of the population are German, but there are also many people from other countries and cultures. Like many university towns, Marburg has a young population, as many students are attracted by the university. The unemployment rate in Marburg is relatively low compared to other regions in Deutschland.