Coburg

Coburg is a town in Bavaria, Germany, in the region of Upper Franconia. It is the administrative center of the district of Coburg and lies on the Itz River near the Thuringian border. The town has about 41,000 inhabitants.

Coburg's skyline is dominated by Veste Coburg, a hilltop fortress with medieval origins that is one of Germany's best-preserved castles. The surrounding historic center includes the Market Square and the Renaissance-style Rathaus (Town Hall). Other notable monuments include Schloss Ehrenburg, a former ducal residence, and Schloss Rosenau, the country estate associated with the ducal family.

Coburg is historically significant as the seat of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The dynasty produced several European monarchs, and Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, was born in Coburg. The town's links to European royalty are central to its historical identity.

In modern times, Coburg functions as a regional center with services, education, and small to medium manufacturing. It is connected by rail and road to Nuremberg, Erfurt, and other cities in the region. The town also hosts museums and cultural institutions associated with its castles and royal history.