With an academic evening on Saturday, August 21st, and a standing procession on Sunday, August 29th, Ober-Bessingen commemorates its first documentary mention 750 years ago.
And you can read the story here: giessener-allgemeine.de/kreis-giessen/lich-ort848773/750-year-celebration-ober-bessingen-12119658.html

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Veronika 2020

August 6, 2023

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The tree was planted on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of Ober-Bessingen in 2010

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Jutta

May 24, 2025

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Unfortunately, all that remains of the tree is a stump.

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Ober-Bessingen 750th Anniversary Tree Memorial

1. Ober-Bessingen Gatehouse – Bürger Lakes loop from Ober-Bessingen

2. Rest Area at the Wetter River – Nativity scene in nature loop from Wetterfeld

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