Bayreuth
Bayreuth (German: [baɪˈʁɔʏt] ⓘ, Upper Franconian: [ba(ː)ˈɾaɪ̯t]; Bareid) is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, on the Red Main river in a valley between the Franconian Jura and the Fichtel Mountains. The town's roots date back to 1194. In the 21st century, it is the capital of Upper Franconia and has a population of 72,148 (2015). It hosts the annual Bayreuth Festival, at which performances of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner are presented.
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Town square | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Bayreuth | |
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| Coordinates: 49°56′53″N 11°34′42″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Upper Franconia |
| District | Urban district |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2020–26) | Thomas Ebersberger (CSU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.92 km2 (25.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 74,506 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 95401–95448 |
| Dialling codes | 0921, 09201, 09209 |
| Vehicle registration | BT |
| Website | www.bayreuth.de |
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