Coburg, values and change

Monday, 7 February 2011 - 04:23 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination:
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Veste Coburg © Kerem Ozcan

Veste Coburg © Kerem Ozcan

Coburg is a town located on the Itz River in Bavaria, Germany. Its 2005 population was 42,015. Long one of the Thuringian states of the Wettin line, it joined with Bavaria by popular vote in 1920. Before 1918, it was the smaller of the two capital cities in the united duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Coburg’s Coat of Arms honoring the city’s patron Saint Maurice was granted in 1493.

Panorama Coburg © Mike aus dem Bayerwald

Panorama Coburg © Mike aus dem Bayerwald

Coburg has the typical features of a former capital of German little states. There are numerous houses from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The most important landmarks include the Ehrenburg, a former Franciscan convent built in 1220 and turned into a castle in 1543–1549, and renovated until the 19th century. The St.-Moriz Church (“St. Maurice”, 14th-16th centuries), is a Gothic edifice on the Hallenkirche plan with two towers. The medieval Veste Coburg, one of the biggest and most beautiful castles in Germany. It was mostly rebuilt in the 19th century. It has a triple line of walls with numerous towers. Martin Luther resided here in 1530 and the Casimirium, an elegant Renaissance edifice from 1598.

Coburg is home to two major festivals: Samba Festival and Johann Strauss Musiktage. Coburg is referred to as “Europe’s Capital of Samba”. As a result of the large presence of the US Army prior to German re-unification, Americans and American culture are still present in Coburg and the surrounding area. This influence ranges from American-style pubs and restaurants to two sports clubs sponsoring baseball teams.

To inform you about latest news most of the city, town or tourism websites offer a newsletter service and/or operate Facepage pages/Twitter accounts. Read more on Stadt Coburg, Coburg-Tourist.de and Wikipedia Coburg. Learn more about the use of photos.




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