Veste Coburg
One of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Germany, standing on a hill above the town of Coburg in Upper Franconia. It is often called the Crown of Franconia, and it holds art collections, weapons and rooms Martin Luther used in 1530.
- Where
- Coburg, Bavaria, Germany
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 50.2639, 10.9814
Get the Veste Coburg stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Veste Coburg. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Bavaria volume with your photos and a note.
Near Veste Coburg
Bamberg Cathedral 42 km
A cathedral in Bamberg completed in the 13th century, seat of the Archbishop of Bamberg. Since 1993 it has been part of the town's UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a large Romanesque and early Gothic church with four towers, standing on one of the hills of the old town.
Bayreuth Festival Theatre 54 km
An opera house on the Green Hill above Bayreuth, built to the plans of Richard Wagner and opened in 1876. It was designed for performances of his own works, and the Bayreuth Festival is held here every summer.
Margravial Opera House 55 km
A Baroque opera house in Bayreuth, built from 1745 to 1750 for Margravine Wilhelmine of Bayreuth, the sister of Frederick the Great. Its tiered interior is carved and painted wood, and it is one of the best preserved court theatres in Europe.
Erfurt Cathedral 79 km
Also called St Mary's Cathedral, the largest and oldest church building in the Thuringian city of Erfurt. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erfurt. It stands on the Domberg hill beside the Severikirche, and the two churches rise above the Domplatz square.
Jewish Medieval Heritage of Erfurt 80 km
A group of buildings in the old town of Erfurt that includes the Old Synagogue, one of the oldest in Europe, and a medieval mikveh. A hoard of medieval coins and jewellery was found here in 1998. The group is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Krämerbrücke 80 km
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Questions
Where is Veste Coburg?
Veste Coburg is in Coburg, Bavaria, Germany. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Bamberg Cathedral (42 km), Bayreuth Festival Theatre (54 km), Margravial Opera House (55 km).
How do I get the Veste Coburg stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Veste Coburg and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Bavaria volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Veste Coburg before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Bavaria volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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