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Unterfranken

Unterfranken, or Lower Franconia, is one of the seven administrative regions (Regierungsbezirke) of the Free State of Bavaria, Germany. It lies in the northwestern part of Bavaria and is named after Franconia; the Main River runs through the region, shaping its towns, agriculture and viticulture. The region borders Hesse to the west and northwest, while its eastern and southern edges adjoin Middle Franconia and Lower Bavaria; to the north lies the Spessart range and the northern fringe of the Rhön.

The capital and largest city is Würzburg, a historic university town. Other sizable urban centers include Aschaffenburg

Economy and culture: Unterfranken is renowned for its Franconian wine, produced mainly along the Main valley;

Landmarks and education: Key sights include the Würzburg Residence, Marienberg Fortress and the Dom of Würzburg;

History: Historically part of Franconia within the Holy Roman Empire, Unterfranken became part of Bavaria in

and
Schweinfurt.
The
Regierungsbezirk
is
composed
of
several
rural
districts
(Landkreise)
and
a
number
of
urban
districts,
including
the
independent
towns
of
Würzburg,
Aschaffenburg
and
Schweinfurt.
the
region
is
one
of
Germany’s
important
wine
regions
with
varieties
such
as
Silvaner
and
Müller-Thurgau.
Beyond
viticulture,
the
economy
features
manufacturing,
logistics
and
services,
with
clusters
in
the
Würzburg,
Schweinfurt
and
Aschaffenburg
areas.
Tourism
is
supported
by
cultural
heritage,
historic
city
centers,
and
landscapes
such
as
the
Main
valley,
Spessart
forests
and
the
Rhön
foothills.
Cultural
life
is
shaped
by
Franconian
traditions,
architecture
and
cuisine.
the
region
hosts
museums,
castles
and
churches.
The
University
of
Würzburg,
one
of
Germany’s
oldest,
is
based
in
Würzburg.
The
region
has
transport
links
along
the
Main
and
connects
to
national
road
and
rail
networks
via
Würzburg
and
Aschaffenburg.
the
early
19th
century
during
state
consolidation;
it
has
since
functioned
as
a
Bavarian
administrative
region.