Tauberbischofsheim
Tauberbischofsheim (German pronunciation: [taʊbɐˈbɪʃɔfshaɪm]) is a German town in the north-east of Baden-Württemberg on the river Tauber with a population of about 13,200. It is the capital of the Main-Tauber district. It is a popular tourist destination due to its numerous historical buildings, including substantial remains of the medieval town fortifications.
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Centre of the town with the tower and castle | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Tauberbischofsheim within Main-Tauber-Kreis district | |
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| Coordinates: 49°37′21″N 09°39′46″E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart |
| District | Main-Tauber-Kreis |
| Subdivisions | 7 Stadtteile |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2019–27) | Anette Schmidt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.31 km2 (26.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31) | |
| • Total | 13,238 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 97941 |
| Dialling codes | 09341 |
| Vehicle registration | TBB, MGH |
| Website | www |
Tauberbischofsheim is also known for its fencers, who have won several Olympic medals and world championships.
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