Weiden in der Oberpfalz
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Weiden in der Oberpfalz (official name: Weiden i.d.OPf.) is a district-free city in Bavaria
, Germany
. It is located 100 km east of Nuremberg and 35 km west of the Czech border
. A branch of the German Army
's NCO Academy (Unteroffizierschule des Heeres) is located here. Weiden is also known as the Max Reger
Stadt (City of Max Reger).
An economic boom came along in 1863 when Weiden was connected to the railroad network. Some major companies of the glass and china industry settled in Weiden and the population increased.
, France
, since 1962 Macerata
, Italy
, since 1963 Weiden am See
, Austria
, since 1990 Annaberg-Buchholz
, Germany, since 1990 Mariánské Lázně
, Czech Republic, since 2008
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 is located 100 km east of Nuremberg and 35 km west of the Czech border
Czech Republic–Germany border
The Czech Republic–Germany border is the international border between the Czech Republic and Germany. It forms a arc extending from Austria at the south to Poland at the north.-Rivers:Several rivers cross this border, or form portions of it...
. A branch of the German Army
German Army
The German Army is the land component of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Following the disbanding of the Wehrmacht after World War II, it was re-established in 1955 as the Bundesheer, part of the newly formed West German Bundeswehr along with the Navy and the Air Force...
's NCO Academy (Unteroffizierschule des Heeres) is located here. Weiden is also known as the Max Reger
Max Reger
Johann Baptist Joseph Maximilian Reger was a German composer, conductor, pianist, organist, and academic teacher.-Life:...
Stadt (City of Max Reger).
History
Weiden in der Oberpfalz was first mentioned in a document in 1241 as Weiden. It is assumed that the first settlements in Weiden are dated the year 1000. Located at the intersection of two major trading routes (Goldene Strasse and Magdeburger Strasse) Weiden soon became an important trading center with a population of 2,200 in 1531.An economic boom came along in 1863 when Weiden was connected to the railroad network. Some major companies of the glass and china industry settled in Weiden and the population increased.
Districts
- 01 Altstadt
- 02 Scheibe
- 03 Hammerweg
- 04 Weiden-Ost II
- 05 Weiden-Ost I
- 06 Bahnhof-Moosbürg
- 07 Fichtenbühl
- 08 Stockerhut
- 09 Lerchenfeld
- 10 Weiden-West
- 11 Rehbühl
- 12 Mooslohe
- 13 Neunkirchen
- 14 Rothenstadt
- 15 Weiden-Land
Incorporations into Weiden in der Oberpfalz
- January 1, 1914, Moosbürg, district of Moosbürg, Ermersricht, Fichtenbühl, Leihstadtmühle
- February 1, 1915, Tröglersricht and Zollhaus
- July 1, 1972, Frauenricht, district of Frauenricht, Halmesricht, Latsch, Spitalöd
- July 1, 1972, Muglhof, district of Muglhof, Matzlesrieth, Mitterhöll, Unterhöll, Oedentahl, Trauschendorf
- July 1, 1972, Neunkirchen bei Weiden, district of Neunkirchen, Brandweiher, Wiesendorf
- May 1, 1978, Rothenstadt, district of Rothenstadt, Maierhof, Mallersricht, Neubau Ullersricht
- May 1, 1978, Moosöd
Historical buildings
- St. Josef. Catholic church, built 1899–1900, Neo RomanesqueRomanesque architectureRomanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterised by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque architecture, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th century. It developed in the 12th century into the Gothic style,...
style with art nouveauArt NouveauArt Nouveau is an international philosophy and style of art, architecture and applied art—especially the decorative arts—that were most popular during 1890–1910. The name "Art Nouveau" is French for "new art"...
interior. - Marktplatz, the market square stretched between Upper and Lower Gates with numerous renaissanceRenaissanceThe Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historical era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not...
buildings. - Altes Rathaus ("Old Town Hall"), built between 1539–1545 by Hans Nopl.
- Stadtpfarrkirche St. Michael. A Protestant church been rebuilt several times. The church got its present baroque appearance from 1627, the tower from 1761.
- Alte Stadtmauer, partially preserved old city walls from the 14th century.
- St. Sebastian Kirche. Catholic chapel, built around 1480.
Museums
- International Ceramic Museum
- City Museum - exhibits art, furniture and porcelain from the early 16th century to the 19th century. There is a room dedicated to a composer Max Reger, that lived and studied in Weiden.
Twinnings
Issy-les-MoulineauxIssy-les-Moulineaux
Issy-les-Moulineaux is a commune in the southwestern suburban area of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. On 1 January 2003, Issy-les-Moulineaux became part of the Communauté d'agglomération Arc de Seine along with the other communes of Chaville, Meudon, Vanves and Ville-d'Avray...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, since 1962 Macerata
Macerata
Macerata is a city and comune in central Italy, the capital of the province of Macerata in the Marche region.The historical city center is located on a hill between the Chienti and Potenza rivers. It consisted of the Picenes city named Ricina, then, after the romanization, Recina and Helvia Recina...
, Italy
Italy
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, since 1963 Weiden am See
Weiden am See
Weiden am See is a town in the district of Neusiedl am See in Burgenland in Austria....
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, since 1990 Annaberg-Buchholz
Annaberg-Buchholz
Annaberg-Buchholz is a town in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, in the Erzgebirge, capital of the district Erzgebirgskreis.The town is located in the Ore Mountains, at the side of the Pöhlberg . It has three Protestant churches, among them that of St...
, Germany, since 1990 Mariánské Lázně
Mariánské Lázne
Mariánské Lázně is a spa town in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. The town, surrounded by green mountains, is a mosaic of parks and noble houses...
, Czech Republic, since 2008