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Hilpoltstein
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Hilpoltstein (German pronunciation: [ˈhɪlpɔltˌʃtaɪn] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Roth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 10 km southeast of Roth bei Nürnberg and 30 km south of Nuremberg, close to the lake 'Rothsee.
Key Information
History
[edit]- Origins of the castle and the town date back to the 10th century.
- Town privileges were granted in 1354.
- 1799, Hilpoltstein becomes part of Bavaria
Sights
[edit]- Rathaus (Town Hall)
- Accessible Tower of the Remains of the early medieval Castle
- Remains of The Town Wall
- Church of Saint John the Baptist (Town's Parish Church)
- Jahrsdorfer House
- Guest House 'Schwarzes Ross' with historic Brewery and museum on handcrafts and town history
Sons and daughters of the place
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- Johann Christoph Sturm (1635–1703), astronomer and mathematician
- Friedrich Eibner (1825–1877), painter
People who work or have worked on the ground
[edit]- Ludwig Elsbett (1913–2003), engineer and inventor of the Elsbett engine
Annual Events
[edit]- Spring Concert of the town's brass band (April)
- Medieval festival with knights tournament (May)
- Challenge Roth: World's largest long-distance triathlon (July)
- Burgfest - Popular folk fair with medieval pageant, flea market in the old town, beer tent, fireworks (1st weekend of August)
- Kite festival (last weekend of September)
- Christmas Market (1st weekend of the Advent)
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Panorama view of Hilpoltstein -
City wall -
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Castle Remains
References
[edit]- ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Alle politisch selbständigen Gemeinden mit ausgewählten Merkmalen am 31.12.2023" (in German). Federal Statistical Office of Germany. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official site (in German)
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