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Franconia is a region in central Germany which for the most part is in the north of the state of Bavaria . Many hotels can be found in the major city of Nuremberg which is dominated by the massive castle which was the main residence of the German Kaisers for many years. It is possible to take an interesting guided tour through the castle to see the size and might of this important building. The house of Albrecht Dürer is very nearby and samples of this famous artist’s work can be seen there. Nuremberg is also the centre of the important German toy making industry and the Toy Museum has toys through the ages on view. The German National Museum has exhibits on art and cultural history for the whole of the Germanic area with more than one million exhibits covering 30,000 years of history.

Würzburg is the centre of the region’s wine making industry but also is a charming city on the banks of the river Main with interesting alleys and beautiful buildings. The Residenz on the square of the same name was designed by Balthasar Neumann, a famous architect of the baroque style. Here it is possible to see the largest ceiling painting in the world. The Martin-von-Wagner-Museum contains works from the famous woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider and statues from Greek and Roman times. Standing on the old bridge across the river Main there is an excellent view towards the city. The modern Congress Centre is very popular for meetings and conferences.

To reach the region there is easy access along the motorways A3, A9 or A72, as well as via the airports in Hof, Bamberg or Nuremberg. Famous firms such as Adidas, Grundig, Faber Castell and Playmobil all have their base in Franconia.

Population: 4 154 388 (September 2005) Main towns: Nuremberg, Würzburg, Bamberg