Nuremberg is the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria and the largest in the cultural region of Franconia, with about 546,000 inhabitants. A major medieval trading center and later an important site in Nazi Germany, the city is known today for its well-preserved old town and castle, its Christmas market, and the postwar Nuremberg trials that were held there after the Second World War.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year1050 is the year of Nuremberg first documentary mention (an imperial castle), per the source; not necessarily the literal founding year, which is not more precisely known. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Latitude49.453889 degrees north 1 Connections
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Originally ordained as a priest, in 1525 Franck went over to the Reformed party at Nuremberg and became preacher at Gustenfelden.
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The first trial shall be held at Nuremberg
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Its 546,397 (2024) inhabitants make it the 13th-largest city in Germany.
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186.46 km2 (71.99 sq mi)
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First mentioned in 1050, Nuremberg developed around an imperial castle into one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire.
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302 m (991 ft)
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Franconia. Its 546,397 (2024) inhabitants make it the 13th-largest city in Germany
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