About halfway between Berlin and Munich is Bayreuth, one of the good old cities of Germany. In the annals it was first mentioned in 1194. The city grew rapidly and developed in the Middle Ages, at that time its center was formed, which since then has practically not changed, as well as the streets adjacent to it.
How to get here
From Munich to Bayreuth you can get there by road A9, A73 and A9, A93. The road will take from 2, 5 to 3 hours. From Berlin, the route will lie either along the road A9 or A72 and A13 (from 3, 5 to 4 hours)
Initially, the railway was built in this region in such a way that it rounded the city. Therefore, there is no direct direct rail link between Bayreuth and major cities in Germany, but after studying the schedule, you can build quite comfortable routes that will lead to Bayreuth without much time loss.
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Hotels in Bayreuth
Several dozens of hotels in Bayreuth offer different accommodation options, but finding a room at the time of the Wagner Festival is quite problematic, despite the fact that during this period hoteliers are significantly raising price . Hotels have different concepts, there is in the city as a youth hostel 1 * Jugendherberge Bayreuth, offering pretty ascetic rooms and extensive public areas equipped for sports and communication, and quite impressive 4 * hotels, such as Ramada Residenzschloss Bayreuth, with elegant rooms, a fitness center and modern communication and communication facilities .
Cuisine and restaurants
Most of the hotels have their own restaurants, in which Bavarian cuisine usually prevails . In addition, a variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs The bars offer guests the pleasure of not only Bavarian cuisine and famous German wines, but also listen to live music carefully selected for the style of the establishment . Asian and international cuisine lovers will not be hungry, but staying in Bavaria will not be bright enough if tasting the Bavarian pork rudder, cabbage, Bavarian stew, baked pork neck . It is worth remembering that the portions are usually huge, and properly calculate their strength .
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Bayra and
As in most medieval cities, in the center of Bayreuth Market Square, Marktplatz . Traditionally, twice a week, farmers from nearby cities bring their products to the city . Once it was traded on the Market Square, and nowadays trade has moved to a new modern shopping center, only festive fairs are held at Markplatz, there are city festivals and folk festivals . On such days, the square takes on a bright, multicolored appearance, there are trade tents and pavilions, various e rides .
In the Market Square it is worth paying attention to to the Hospital Church (1748-1750), which is famous for its magnificent decoration. Luxurious interiors perfectly complement the impression of organ concerts that are systematically held in it
The central street of the city - Maximilianstrasse - is named after the then King of Bavaria . Many buildings on this street were built in the 16th century, 18 centuries, now it is in excellent condition and is not of interest not only for fans of architecture, but also for photo lovers: the generous decor of these houses looks great in the photos . House No. 33 - the old Town Hall, in which more than two hundred years from gave the city administration . On the same street is the oldest church of the city - Stadtkirche . In 1270 the construction work began, the church survived many fires, destruction and reorganization . Now she pleases the eye with her appearance created in the early 17th century .
For 400 years it has been functioning in the house number 57 pharmacy. Its interiors were stylized in 1610 - the year of construction of this majestic building. And, of course, on the main street, always, as now, the most expensive shops, the most elegant restaurants, the most cozy cafes were located.
Richard Wagner in Bayreuth
You can not ignore the Opera ( Opernhaus), one of the most beautiful buildings in Bayreuth. Neoclassical style and elements of Italian architecture successfully connect in this building. In 1748 Opernhaus was inaugurated, and in 1870 the outstanding German composer Richard Wagner visited the city.
Amazed by the beauty of the hall, he decided to place his new opera "The Ring of the Nibelungen" here. It so happened that when he arrived in Bayreuth for this purpose, the composer stayed here for the next ten years, which were the last in his life.
Wagner organized opera festivals in the city, which are held until now, worked fruitfully, was interested in the secular life of the city, as a result of which many buildings of the city are connected with the life of the great composer. The house, Villa Wahnfried (10 minutes walk from the Opera by Richard Wagnerstrasse), the musician loved and thoroughly courted, calling with love the "fantasy house". Nowadays the memorial museum of one of the greatest composers of Germany is located here
Another building is closely connected with this name: on the high hill dominating other buildings of Bayreuth is Festspielhaus . Very quickly the composer realized that the Opera is too chamber for his powerful works, and solved the problem radically: with the money of his patron, he built in the beloved city a grand Opera House, which both in size and shape fully corresponded to the plans of the Wagner operas . "The Rings of the Nibelungen", "Tangye "Tristan and Isolde" and "Parsifal" were held in these walls, and on the stage he was visited at different times by Richard Strauss, Arturo Toscanini, Herbert von Karajan . Continuing the traditions of the Wagen opera festivals, Bayreuth every summer invites musicians and lovers of opera from all over the world enjoy your favorite art . Photo of Bayreuth (6)