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Coburg is an ancient ducal city in Bavaria, seat of the Duchy of Coburg-Saxony-Gotha until the end of the First World War. The town is dominated by the imposing bulk of the Coburg fortress and its monuments are numerous, among these we find the Ehrenburg (ancient Franciscan convent, later enlarged and become a luxurious residence), the Gothic church of St. Moriz and some Renaissance buildings . Coburg is located in northern Bavaria near the border with Thuringia, a few tens of kilometers north of Bamberg.
COBURG CHRISTMAS MARKET (Coburg)
1) Christmas Market (Coburger Weihnachtsmarkt) in Marktplatz. The Coburg Christmas Market takes place in the charming and picturesque atmosphere of the Marktplatz, the heart of the historic city center (Innenstadt), nestled between the historic historic town hall and the old ducal seat. In Coburg in the classic Christmas market, in addition to the traditional Christmas products, there are also numerous typical and local handicraft products on display, such as baskets and painted porcelain, glass and woodworking are presented, with carvers and glass masters. All this makes the Coburg Christmas Market one of the most characteristic in Bavaria.
