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Coburg.
High above Coburg stands the magnificent Veste
(Fortress). The "Franconian Crown" is the best preserved
large medieval fortress in Germany with three rings of wall for
protection. This is where Martin Luther hid during the Augsburg
confession.
Coburg is also famous for being the birthplace of Queen Victoria's
husband, Albert of the House of Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha. |
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The
Veste Coburg (Fortress). Although Luther had expected
to just pass through Coburg en route to Nuremberg, he ended up
staying several months as the Free City of Nuremberg refused to
host him. So from April 24 to October 4, 1530, during the Augsburg
Debates and Confession, Luther stayed incognito in this magnificent
fortress . His room, the "Furstenbau" (Prince's Lodging)
is preserved as a museum. He had several Bible verses painted
on the wall for encouragement: Psalm 1:6, Psalm 118:17, and Psalm
74:21.
The Veste is an important art center, including 26 paintings by
Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553), Albrecht Dürer (1471
- 1528), and Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 69).
It's open April-Oct.: Tue-Sun 10am to 5pm, Nov-March: Tue-Sun
1-4pm. Closed on: Dec 24, 25 and 3. Click
here to visit the web site, available in English and German.
Pfarrkirche
St. Moritz. (Parish Church of St.
Moritz). While Luther was living in Coburg in 1530, and before he
moved into the Veste, he preached in this church several times during
the Easter season.
Marktplatz. (Marketplace).
This magnificent town square has a statue of Coburg's famous resident,
Prince Albert.
The
Rathaus(Town Hall) was built in 1577-79 and remodeled
in the 18th century. Johann Strauss married his second wife, Adele
in the Town Hall on August 15, 1887. Strauss had left his native
Catholic Vienna, because the liberal patron of the arts Duke Ernst
II was willing to dissolve his marriage to his former wife,
actress Angelika Dittrich, in return for Strauss accepting citizenship
of Coburg.
Schloss
Ehrenburg. (Ehrenburg Palace). This
was the official residence of the Duke of Coburg from 1547 - 1918.
During the Reformation the Franconian monastery was dissolved and
Duke Johann Ernst has a three-winged building put in its place.
The name "Ehrenburg" means "Palace of honor".
It was given this name because it was built without forced labor.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's apartments are richly ornamented.
The first bathroom in Europe is mahogany paneled. Click
here for the official web-site.
Schloss Callenberg.
(Callenberg Palace). This was the ancestral seat of the knights
of Callenberg until 1231.
Doll Museum.
This is housed in the former home of poet Friedrich Rückert.
The dolls and toys are arranged chronologically from 1800 - 1956.
This museum offers a fascinating insight into the artistic craftsmanship
of the 19th century tailors and the customs and furnishings of the
time.
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History Highlights of Coburg: |
Martin
Luther (1483-1546):
-1510, 1511, 1518 Luther visited en route to
Heidelberg, Augsburg and Rome.
-April 15, 1530. Luther arrived with Elector Johann der Beständige.
-April 24 - October 4, 1530
Martin Luther stayed in Coburg Veste while his delegate to the
Augsburg Confession, Philipp Melanchthon made history at the
Diet/Parliament of Augsburg. |
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Cultural Events in Coburg: |
| International
Doll Festival in Neustadt near Coburg. 20 May
– 23 May 2004. |
| Coburg plays
games - City Festival for the entire family.
22 May 2004. |
| Palace Square
Festival. Northern Bavaria's gourmet party.
22 July -26 July 2004. |
| Jazz Festival
at the Callenberg Palace. 21 - 22 Aug. 2004. |
| Coburg Christmas
Market. 26. Nov - 23 Dec 2004. |
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