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Carl-Benz-Haus

Historic residence · Ladenburg, Germany

Scientists & inventors

Carl-Benz-Haus
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons

About Carl Benz

Carl Friedrich Benz was a German engine designer and automotive engineer. His Benz Patent-Motorwagen from 1885 is considered the first practical, modern automobile and the first car to be put into series production. He received a patent for the motorcar in 1886, the same year he first publicly drove the Benz Patent-Motorwagen.

From the Wikipedia article “Carl Benz”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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