After World War II , the state of Hesse was established ( see Greater Hesse ) .
Wiesbaden became its capital , though nearby Frankfurt am Main is much larger and contains many Hessian government offices .
After World War II , the state of Hesse was established ( see Greater Hesse ) , and Wiesbaden became its capital , though nearby Frankfurt am Main is much larger and contains many Hessian government offices .