Erlangen

　　Erlangen is located in the Greater Nuremberg area of Franconia in northern Bavaria and is known for the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and the Siemens electronics company headquarters. It is currently striving to become Germany’s pharmaceutical capital. Together with Nuremberg and Fürth, the city forms the “Franconian Triad.” Centuries ago, the settlement of Huguenots here has given the city a unique and enduring charm.

　　Baroque architecture has left many traces in the city, such as the Margrave Theatre built in 1718, the oldest Baroque theatre in southern Germany, as well as the Erlangen Art Palace. The collection housed in the Baroque-style Stutterheim Palace near the Market Square showcases its exquisite art treasures. The city’s second art museum is located in the Levernich Palace, adjacent to the newly built Erlangen Arcaden shopping center. The City Museum in the Old Town Hall at Martin Luther Square is also worth a visit, featuring prehistoric, protohistoric, and ancient collections.

　　Erlangen hosts numerous festivals, including film festivals, balls, Comic Days, poetry festivals, and a variety of other vibrant cultural events that await visitors.

　　Erlangen Reason to visit: A vibrant city in Bavaria Continent: Europe Country/Region: Germany State/Province: Bavaria City: Erlangen