By order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Hessisches Staatstheater (State Theater) was built between 1892-1894 by Fellner and Helmer, two Viennese architects.The magnificent and majestic foyer in Rococo style was added in 1902. The theater auditorium in the "Grosses Haus" is a revival of the Baroque style and has 1041 seats. The "Kleines Haus" has 328 seats and the "Studio" has 89.

 

The Theater Kolonnade, built in 1839, is decorated with Mediterranean frescos and houses small boutiques. Together with the Kurhaus and the Kurhaus Kolonnade, it forms a horseshoe-shaped complex encompassing the so-called Bowling Green. This lawn owes its name to the English game of bowls.

 

Two water pools, each with three-tier cascades of fountains dating back to 1856 decorate the lawn, which in turn is hedged by plane trees that are over 160 years old. A particular attraction is the International May Theatre Festival held every year.