Hilpoltstein

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For the town in the district Forchheim (Bavaria), see Hiltpoltstein.

Hilpoltstein is a town in the district of Roth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 10 km southeast of Roth bei Nürnberg and 30 km south of Nuremberg.

History

  • Origins of the castle and the town date back to the 10th century.
  • Town privileges were granted in 1354.
  • 1799 Hilpoltstein becomes part of Bavaria

Sights

  • Rathaus (Town Hall)
  • Remains of The Town Wall
  • Stadtpfarrkirche (Town's Parish Church)
  • Jahrsdorfer House (Oldest House)

Personalities

  • Johann Christoph Sturm, astronomer and mathematician

References

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