Bayreuth
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Bayreuth is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, situated in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtel Mountains. It is the capital of Upper Franconia and is globally renowned for hosting the annual festival dedicated to the works of Richard Wagner. The town's origins trace back to the 12th century under the counts of Andechs.
Statistics
Area
66.89 km²
Population
74,907