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Oldenburg

Oldenburg is a city in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. It lies in the northwest of the country on the Hunte river and is a district-free city. With about 170,000 residents, Oldenburg serves as a regional economic and cultural center and as a university town, hosting museums, theaters, and higher education institutions.

Historically, the area has medieval roots and was the seat of the County of Oldenburg, which later

Key cultural sites include Schloss Oldenburg, the St. Lamberti Church, and the city’s State Theatre. The city

Economically, Oldenburg combines education, public administration, research, and services. The university and associated research activities contribute

Oldenburg is served by Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof, with regional and intercity rail connections. The city is connected

became
the
Grand
Duchy
of
Oldenburg
(1815–1918).
The
city
grew
around
Schloss
Oldenburg,
the
historic
castle
that
symbolized
its
status.
After
the
dissolution
of
the
duchy,
Oldenburg
became
part
of
the
new
state
of
Lower
Saxony.
hosts
several
museums
and
cultural
venues,
and
maintains
a
range
of
festivals
and
events
throughout
the
year.
The
University
of
Oldenburg,
founded
in
the
20th
century,
is
a
major
educational
and
research
institution.
to
the
local
economy,
alongside
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
in
the
technology,
logistics,
and
healthcare
sectors.
to
nearby
Bremen
and
other
cities
by
road
and
public
transit,
and
lies
within
reach
of
the
North
Sea
coast,
enriching
its
cultural
and
recreational
life.