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Things to see and do in Oranienburg

Oranienburg is a city in the German state of Brandenburg. It is one of 19 municipal centers located in Oberhavel. City had a population of over 41,000 inhabitants four years ago. Things to see and do in Oranienburg are listed below:

1. Castle Oranienburg

Castle Oranienburg

The castle is hidden part of Oranienburg and it is the oldest baroque castle in Brandenburg. It was build on an island Havel. This castle was mentioned eight hundred and fifty years ago for the first time. Castle changed formal authorities several times. The castle lost its importance after great war. It was renovated in Dutch style.

3. The Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

The Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

The Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and it has its headquarters in Oranienburg. Takeda has offices all across Europe and the U.S. The German subsidiary Takeda Pharma GmbH is an important part of Oranienburg industry.

5. Oranienburger Handball Club

Oranienburger Handball Club

Oranienburger Handball Club is a German handball club from Oranienburg in the district of Upper Havel. You can visit MBS stadium with fan clubs, tropheys and more. It has more than four hundred members, and it is the largest membership handball team in Brandenburg. There is a bistro in its area, where you can sit, relax and grab a drink.

2. The Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic Church is the largest church in Oranienburg dedicated to Christianity. It has largest number of members, even more than Latin Church. It has its own ministry, divided into bishop, priest and deacon. Roman Catholic Church in Oranienburg is really amazing monument to see.

4. The Gymnasium

The Gymnasium

The Gymnasium F. F. Runge is a public school in Upper Havel. It is the oldest high school in the region and includes grades 7 to 12. It is named after the chemist Fried Ferdinand Runge who lived in 1800's. He worked here and it is one of the most famous people in this area. The main building is Grade II. It is known as School without racism - school with courage.

Oranienburg is located in the state of Brandenburg in Oberhavel. The city is situated at an altitude of over thirty meters and it has great climate for its visitors.

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