Eltmann
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Eltmann is a town of 5500 inhabitants (in the Haßberge district of Lower Franconia, in Bavaria
, Germany
. It lies on the south bank of the Main river, 18 km (11 mi) west of Bamberg
. It comprises the town proper, and its outlying districts, Dippach, Eschenbach, Limbach, Lembach, Roßstadt, and Weissbrunn, as well as an industrial district. Eltmann lies within the Naturpark Steigerwald.
The German federal highway (Bundesstraße) 26 passes through town, and the German Main Valley Autobahn 70 has an interchange adjacent to town. Eltmann receives rail service from the German national railway system, Deutsche Bahn
, at the Ebelsbach-Eltmann train station.
Several Kindergartens, the Johann-Baptist-Graser Grundschule, the Wallburg Realschule
, and the Georg-Göpfert-Hauptschule are located within the town.
Eltmann lies within the Naturpark Steigerwald.
The German federal highway (Bundesstraße) 26 passes through town, and the German Main Valley Autobahn 70 has an interchange adjacent to town. Eltmann receives rail service from the German national railway system, Deutsche Bahn, at the Ebelsbach-Eltmann train station.
Begun in 1835, the current Roman Catholic parish church incorporates a portion of the original 14th century church, whose foundations date back to the 11th Century. The medieval stone carvings therein include the epitaphs of the Knights of the von Fuchs family.
. The stunning Rococo interior is complemented by the High Altar, a masterpiece completed in 1761 by the renowned sculptor Johann Peter Wagner. Adjacent to the church is found the Spring of Mercy, to which several miraculous cures have been attributed.
Founded circa the year 741 during a period of expansion of civil administration and military fortifications in the Franconian region, Eltmann is first mentioned in 8th Century historical records as "Altimoin" or "Eltimoin", interpreted as "on the upper Main", or perhaps more appropriately as "by the old Main", perhaps denoting its location on a side channel of the Main river. Eltmann was granted rights as a town in 1335 during the reign of Holy Roman Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian
. The first use of the spelling "Eltmann" appears in records from 1456, but the spelling was not finally standardized until the 17th Century.
Although the town proper was largely spared any destruction during World War Two, a nearby ball bearing plant was attacked by American heavy bombers of the 92nd Bomb Group (H) on July 21, 1944 and severely damaged.
Eltmann celebrated its 650th anniversary in 1985.
or other early firearm) in the 19th century.
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. The superior quality of these wines has ensured their popularity among Germans, and as a result little of the Franconian production is exported.
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. It lies on the south bank of the Main river, 18 km (11 mi) west of Bamberg
Bamberg
Bamberg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. It is located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz, close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg is one of the few cities in Germany that was not destroyed by World War II bombings because of a nearby Artillery Factory that prevented planes from...
. It comprises the town proper, and its outlying districts, Dippach, Eschenbach, Limbach, Lembach, Roßstadt, and Weissbrunn, as well as an industrial district. Eltmann lies within the Naturpark Steigerwald.
The German federal highway (Bundesstraße) 26 passes through town, and the German Main Valley Autobahn 70 has an interchange adjacent to town. Eltmann receives rail service from the German national railway system, Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn AG is the German national railway company, a private joint stock company . Headquartered in Berlin, it came into existence in 1994 as the successor to the former state railways of Germany, the Deutsche Bundesbahn of West Germany and the Deutsche Reichsbahn of East Germany...
, at the Ebelsbach-Eltmann train station.
Schools
Wallburg Realschule
Wallburg Realschule is a modern secondary school located in Eltmann, Germany, which is named after the local Wallburg castle ruins. The school is located on a hillside overlooking Eltmann, the Wallburg and the Main river. There are approximately 650 pupils and 40 teachers, who teach 23 different...
, and the Georg-Göpfert-Hauptschule are located within the town.
Tourism
The German federal highway (Bundesstraße) 26 passes through town, and the German Main Valley Autobahn 70 has an interchange adjacent to town. Eltmann receives rail service from the German national railway system, Deutsche Bahn, at the Ebelsbach-Eltmann train station.
Wallburg
Originally a 43 meter high watchtower dating from the 11th Century attached by a bridge to an adjacent castle, the upper portion of the tower fell into disrepair following the destruction of the remainder of the castle. The present 27 meter height was established when the tower was repaired. The Wallburg offers a breathtaking view of Eltmann, the Steigerwald and Main river valley, and the top is accessible via an internal staircase. From German Wikipedia: :de:Burg Wallburg.Parish Church
The Church of the Visitation of Mary
Dedicated in the year 1755, the Wallfahrtskirche Mariaheimsuchung pilgrimage church in Limbach stands as the last major work of the architect, Balthasar NeumannBalthasar Neumann
Johann Balthasar Neumann , also known as Balthasar Neumann, was a [German] military artillery engineer and architect who developed a refined brand of Baroque architecture, fusing Austrian, Bohemian, Italian, and French elements to design some of the most impressive buildings of the period,...
. The stunning Rococo interior is complemented by the High Altar, a masterpiece completed in 1761 by the renowned sculptor Johann Peter Wagner. Adjacent to the church is found the Spring of Mercy, to which several miraculous cures have been attributed.
Municipal Swimming Pool
The Olympic-sized municipal swimming pool actually consists of several pools suitable for swimmers of all ages to enjoy. The surrounding lawn is shaded by chestnut trees, and a restaurant and tennis courts are adjacent.Steigerwald
Kilometers of well-groomed trails winding through the hills of the Steigerwald, one of the German national parks, offer unlimited hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.Chapel of the Holy Cross
The Kreuzkapelle overlooks the graveyard. First completed in 1612, the chapel received a complete reconstruction in 1768. It was relocated to its current location in the graveyard in 1961.Main River
The promenade along the Main River offers a relaxing stroll. The town center, with many charming shops, is an easy walk away.History
Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Louis IV , called the Bavarian, of the house of Wittelsbach, was the King of Germany from 1314, the King of Italy from 1327 and the Holy Roman Emperor from 1328....
. The first use of the spelling "Eltmann" appears in records from 1456, but the spelling was not finally standardized until the 17th Century.
Although the town proper was largely spared any destruction during World War Two, a nearby ball bearing plant was attacked by American heavy bombers of the 92nd Bomb Group (H) on July 21, 1944 and severely damaged.
Eltmann celebrated its 650th anniversary in 1985.
Coat of Arms
The earliest coat of arms of the town of Eltmann dates from the late 14th century, and comprised the red and white quartered shield of Würzburg. From 1512 onward the town seal added the man-at-arms, finally adding a T symbol (actually representing a Buechsengabel, a device used to support an arquebusArquebus
The arquebus , or "hook tube", is an early muzzle-loaded firearm used in the 15th to 17th centuries. The word was originally modeled on the German hakenbüchse; this produced haquebute...
or other early firearm) in the 19th century.
Breweries
Four breweries call Eltmann home, giving the town its nickname of the "Beer Town of the Steigerwald". In July, the town holds an annual beer festival, featuring live music and entertainment, food, and, of course, the local beers.Heimatmuseum Eltmann
The local history museum provides interesting displays detailing the rich history of the town and area, including displays on daily life and local viniculture.Economy
Viniculture
Eltmann lies at the eastern border of the renowned Franconian wine-producing region. Franconian wines are known throughout Germany for their dryness, and have a spicy or earthy flavor. These wines are bottled in the distinctive, green, flagon-shaped bottle called the BocksbeutelBocksbeutel
The Bocksbeutel is a type of wine bottle with the form of a flattened ellipsoid. It is commonly used for wines from Franconia in Germany, but is also used for some Portuguese wines, in particular rosés, where the bottle is called cantil, and in rare cases for Italian wine and Greek wine.- History...
. The superior quality of these wines has ensured their popularity among Germans, and as a result little of the Franconian production is exported.