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Erlangen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁlaŋən] ⓘ; Mainfränkisch: Erlang, Bavarian: Erlanga) is a Middle Franconian city in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the administrative district Erlangen-Höchstadt (former administrative district Erlangen), and with 116,062 inhabitants (as of 30 March 2022), it is the smallest of the ...
Situated at the heart of Franconia, the smallest major city in Bavaria reveals, at pretty much every turn, why it's worth a visit. Separate to the small Medieval town of Alt-Erlang, Margrave Christian Ernst had the new town Christian Erlang built for the French Huguenots in the 17th century.
Jan 26, 2020 · Just 15 kilometres north of Nuremberg in Middle Franconian you’ll find the city of Erlangen. This city’s story really begins in the 1680s when the Edict of Nantes was evoked, expelling the Huguenots from France. Many were welcomed to Erlangen, and so a planned Baroque city was constructed to accommodate an exploding population.
Jun 18, 2018 · Erlangen is a lovely town in Bavaria, Germany, a short drive from the historic city of Nuremberg. The city of Erlangen has grown around the Friedrich-Alexander University and the giant German conglomerate, Siemens. This town has a huge vibrant student population, immaculate corporate flair and historic architecture, combined with ...
Erlangen is a Franconian city in the administrative district of Middle Franconia. Around 120,000 people live in the smallest of Bavaria's eight large cities.
Erlangen, city, Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. It lies at the junction of the Schwabach and Regnitz rivers, just north of Nürnberg. Founded in the 8th century, Erlangen was transferred from the bishopric of Würzburg to that of Bamberg in 1017 and then was sold to the king of Bohemia in
Erlangen [dead link] is a city of 113,000 people (2019) in Franconia, Germany. It is home to most of the Friedrich-Alexander University (two faculties are in Nuremberg) and the Siemens company. It grew as a result of settlement of Huguenot refugees from France, and because it was the secondary residence of the margraves of Ansbach Bayreuth.
The versatile one. Bavaria’s smallest city packs a few surprises with its many facets. It is a Huguenot town, a city of beer, a university safe haven and a medical technology stronghold. And it is Germany’s comic capital. A great destination for the curious, the explorer and the connoisseur!
At every turn you find stony witnesses of days gone past and the relaxed, easygoing charm of modern day Erlangen. You don‘t have to go far to see a lot. There are picturesque baroque-era houses, margravial splendor, modern architecture and lots of green space to enjoy.
Jun 9, 2024 · With its wide streets and many baroque buildings, Erlangen is one of the best-preserved baroque planned towns in Germany. In addition to the many restaurants and cafés that invite you to meet up with friends and acquaintances, there is also a good cultural offering.
