Due to similarities to the U.S. capital city, it has been speculated that Karlsruhe was a model city for the cityscape of Washington, D.C. Both cities have a centre — in Karlsruhe the palace and in D.C. the Capitol Building — from which the streets radiate outward. L'Enfant, Washington's city planner, had been given the plans of Karlsruhe as an inspiration.
A great tourist destination in Karlsruhe is the Palace, located directly north of the city centre, two minutes walk on foot from the Marktplatz. The Palace was rebuilt after World War II, and now hosts the Badisches Landesmuseum, a museum dedicated to historical exhibitions and local interest. North of the Palace is a vast park area, the Schlosspark - Palace garden - where the locals hang out on summer days. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays during the summer season you can also take a ride on the small train that runs through the gardens. If you're looking for more lively entertainment, every year in July there is a huge free open air festival lasting three days called Das Fest ("The Festival".)
Getting around in Karlsruhe is made easy thanks to the bus, train and tram routes throughout the city. Many of Karlsruhe's most beautiful sights are accessible by foot or by bicycle, which can be rented across the city for a small fee.
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