Baden-Baden

Baden-Baden, city in southwestern Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, at the edge of the Black Forest. The city is noted chiefly for hot mineral springs, which were known in the time of the Roman Empire; remains of Roman baths have been discovered here. The city was ruled by the margraves of Baden for hundreds of years. Since the 19th century it has been a fashionable health resort, and its economy relies chiefly on tourism. Population (2005 estimate) 54,300.