The
Schloßplatz ( or
Castle Square) forms the center of the historic Old Town of
Wiesbaden,
Hesse,
Germany. It gets its name from the
Stadtschloss, the royal residence of the
Dukes of Nassau located on the north side of the square. Other buildings surrounding the Schloßplatz include the Old City Hall, the
New Town Hall and the
Marktkirche. In the middle of the square stands the
Marktbrunnen (Market Well) of 1753. Due to this unique building ensemble, and the fact that at this point
medieval Wiesbaden originated, it is historically the most important part of the city. Occasionally it is referred to as the "market square", its name before the palace was built.