| Page Views: 412 Last Visit to Coburg: - | Coburg, Germany by al_mary - last update: Mar 2, 2006 |
A Town With A Rich Heritage
The lovely town of Coburg lies in the green heart of Germany between
the higher reaches of the Main Valley and the Thuringian Forest.
Long the ancestral seat of the dukes of Sachse-Coburg and Gotha
and meeting-place for Europe's royalty and aristocracy, the northern
Franconian town only became part of Bavaria in 1920, as the result
of a popular referendum. Even so, the former royal seat has retained
much of its delightful combination of Franconian and Thuringian charm.
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|  | Local Sights To See
Veste Coburg Fortress high above the town,
excellent art collections
Castles of Ehrenburg and Callenberg
Natural History Museum
Doll Museum
State Library
State Archives
Beautifully restored Fran-conian half-timbered
houses and Art Nouveau buildings
Medieval streets and alleyways
Beautiful parks and the Palm House
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Shopping In Coburg
Picturesque wells, decorated traditionally
at Easter, inviting cafes and restaurants
around the busy market square, many
pretty boutiques and shops in the
pedestrian zone.
Popular souvenirs include art dolls,
Hermann teddy bears, Goebel, Hummel
figurines and porcelain, hand-made glass
products and glass Christmas decorations.
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Coburger Bratwurst - Grilled sausage)
Goldschmatzchen - Ginger-bread / chocolate & gold leaf
Hoflikor - Liqueur
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| Pros: | "Small Historical Town" | | Cons: | "None That We found" | | In A Nutshell: | "A Must To Visit When In Bavaria" |
al_mary's Coburg Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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antistar Tue Nov 1, 2005 19:43 UTC
Glad you enjoyed your time in Coburg. Great opening page and pictures, so I hope you can write a few more tips when you find the time :D. |
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