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Amberg
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberpfalz | |
| District | Urban district | |
| Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 42,534 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
92224
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| Dialling codes | 09621 | |
| Vehicle registration | AM | |
| Website | www.amberg.de | |
Amberg is a town in Bavaria, Germany. It is in the Oberpfalz ("Upper Palatinate"), roughly half way between Regensburg and Bayreuth. Population: 44,200 (2001).
Amberg became a center for the mining of iron ore in 1270. In the 1800s a blast furnace was built in the town.
Twin towns
Amberg is twinned with these towns:
Germany, Bad Bergzabern, Rhineland-Palatinate
Poland, Bystrzyca Klodzka (Habelschwerdt),
Italy, Desenzano
France, Périgueux
Greece Trikala
Czech Republic, Ústí nad Orlicí (Wildenschwert)
Images for kids
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Stadtbrille
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The Gothic town hall
See also
In Spanish: Amberg para niños
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