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For many travellers from different countries of the world Baden-Baden is closely associated with healing springs, luxurious casinos and horse races that take place at the internationally famous hippodrome Iffezheim. The massive horse races, which attract many travelers from different parts of the world, are without a doubt the most significant event in the life of the city. The large-scale sporting events are organized here three times a year. The end of May is the time for a holiday called "Spring Meeting", in late August the locals enjoy the competition called "Big Week", and in the end of October the locals celebrate «Sales & Racing Festival», which is also accompanied by entertaining sports competitions.

The city has many interesting traditions connected with conduction of sporting events. For example, the fair sex visitors absolutely must wear a charming hat at the hippodrome. There are many trading pavilions near the hippodrome that sell hundreds of designs of clothes and hats, so you will be easily able to select a proper outfit for the holiday. Champagne remains the most popular holiday drink. Before the start of the races all the guests gather on a spacious terrace in front of the Hippodrome, where they are welcome to try excellent food and delicious snacks. While enjoying the meal, you can see how the horses are prepared for the race, and once the breakfast is over, all visitors are invited to return to their places. Horse racing has long become a good national tradition, so visiting the legendary Iffezheim hippodrome is the dream of every traveler.
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