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Detail of a sculpture of Fortuna with the Horn of Plenty in the interior of the Kurhaus hall, Baden-Baden, Germany.

The sublime Casino Baden-Baden (casino-baden-baden.de; adult €5) seeks to emulate – indeed, outdo – the gilded, chandelier-lit splendor of Versailles. Marlene Dietrich called it "the most beautiful casino in the world." Gents must wear a jacket and tie. If you’re not much of a gambler and want to simply marvel at the opulence, hook onto a 40-minute guided tour.

Under the same roof is super-stylish restaurant The Grill and upscale club Bernstein, where the dance floor heaves with beautiful people.

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