Gotha, District capital in Thuringia, Germany
Description
This town sits where the forested hills meet the open lowlands of central Thuringia. The old center gathers around several churches and wide avenues, while residential neighborhoods and industrial zones fill the outer districts.
History
A royal estate appeared here in the 8th century, and the settlement grew along the old trade route between Frankfurt and Leipzig. From the 17th century onward, dukes of Saxe-Gotha resided here and shaped both palace and town.
Culture
Several fountains and squares downtown show how people meet and spend their free time together during market days or festivals. Small cafés line the streets, and residents often gather near the town hall to chat or enjoy seasonal events.
Practical
Visitors reach the place by train from several directions, and local buses link the different neighborhoods. The center is easy to explore on foot, while parking is available on the edges.
Did you know?
A publishing house here produced a reference work on European noble families starting in the 18th century, which became known across many countries. The publication appeared for more than two centuries and served as a genealogical reference for royal houses.
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Friedenstein Castle
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Burg Grimmenstein
460 m
Herzogliches Museum
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Schlosspark Gotha
742 m
Leinakanal
486 m
Schloss Friedrichsthal
678 m
Arnoldi School
457 m
Tierpark Gotha
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Margarethenkirche
262 m
Museum der Natur Gotha
524 m
Gotha Observatory
904 m
Orangerie
604 m
Augustinerkirche Gotha
279 m
Winterpalais
575 m
Main cemetery Gotha
1.9 km
Krahn-Berg
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287 m
Volkshaus zum Mohren, Gotha
629 m
Altes Rathaus
56 m
Bürgerturm
2.7 km
Tivoli
672 m
Studnitz Pyramid
468 mWestringkaskade
5.2 km
Prinzenpalais
927 m
Stadtbad Gotha
389 m
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5.9 km
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