Erlangen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Erlangen
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View over Erlangen, 2012
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| Country | Germany | ||
| State | Bavaria | ||
| Admin. region | Mittelfranken | ||
| District | Urban district | ||
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 116,562 | ||
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | ||
| Postal codes |
91052, 91054, 91056, 91058
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| Dialling codes | 09131, 0911 (OT Hüttendorf), 09132 (OT Neuses), 09135 (OT Dechsendorf) |
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| Vehicle registration | ER | ||
| Website | www.erlangen.de | ||
Erlangen is a cool German city located in the state of Bavaria. It's home to about 105,000 people. Erlangen is quite close to Nuremberg (which is called Nürnberg in German). These two cities even share a big university, the University Erlangen-Nürnberg.
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A Glimpse into Erlangen's History
Erlangen has a long and interesting past! We know it existed as far back as the year 1002. That's when it was first mentioned in an official paper from Holy Roman Emperor Henry II.
Early Days and Growth
For a long time, Erlangen was a smaller town. It even had a fortress called the Veste Erlangen. You can still see ruins of it today. In the late 1600s, the city started to grow and change a lot. A "New Town" (Neustadt) was planned with a special design. This new part of the city, along with the older areas, was built in a beautiful Baroque style. This means buildings and streets were designed to look grand and impressive.
Remembering the Past
Like many places, Erlangen has seen tough times. There are small, shiny memorials called Stolpersteine (which means "stumbling stones") placed in front of buildings. These stones remember people who suffered during a difficult period in history. There's also a plaque on the Schlossplatz (Castle Square) that reminds everyone about a time when books were burned. This event showed how important it is to protect freedom of thought and ideas.
Important Buildings and Landmarks
Erlangen has many interesting buildings, both old and new.
Churches of Erlangen
The city is home to several historic churches. The Altstädter Church is one of them, with its western side showing its age and history. The Neustädter Church has a tall tower that stands out. There's also the Huguenots Church, which is special because it's connected to the Huguenots Square. Another important church is the Herz Jesu Church.
City Structures and Monuments
You can find old city gates, like the Nuremberg Gate, which was once an entrance to the city. There's also the hunter monument in Hindenburgstraße. This monument remembers a military group called the 6th hunter battalion. The city also has the grand Erlangen palace, which is a beautiful historical building.
Education and Innovation
Erlangen is well-known for its university, which was founded by Margrave Friedrich. This university has been a place of learning for centuries. Many important thinkers and scientists have studied or worked here, like Georg Simon Ohm, who discovered Ohm's Law about electricity.
Industry and Technology
Over the years, Erlangen has also been a center for different industries. Long ago, there was a glove factory. Later, a cotton spinning mill was important for the city's economy. Today, Erlangen is a big hub for technology, especially with companies like Siemens. Siemens has several large and modern buildings here, like the "Himbeerpalast" (Raspberry Palace) and the "Glass Palace". These buildings show how modern and forward-thinking Erlangen is.
Famous People from Erlangen
Many notable people have connections to Erlangen.
- Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius: A famous botanist and explorer.
- Johann von Kalb: A military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Georg Simon Ohm: The physicist who discovered Ohm's Law.
- Karl Heinrich Rau: An important economist.
Images for kids
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The Kosbacher Altar
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Certificate of Holy Roman Emperor Henry II. from 1002, first mentioning Erlangen
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Ruins of the Veste Erlangen, around 1730
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The oldest preserved design of the Erlangen Neustadt, red washed pen drawing (1686), attributed to Johann Moritz Richter
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The ground plan of 1721 shows the integration of Erlangen Neustadt and the reconstructed old town into the baroque overall concept. Coloured copper engraving (1721) by Johann Christoph Homann, published by Johann Baptist Homann
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Stolpersteine with the names of murdered Erlangen Jews in front of the building Hauptstraße 63
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A plaque on the Schlossplatz commemorates the Nazi book burnings
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Picture postcard of the Nuremberg Gate
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The hunter monument in the Hindenburgstraße reminds of the 6th hunter battalion.
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The founder of the university, Margrave Friedrich
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Western side of the Altstädter Church
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Southern side of the Neustädter Church
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Huguenots Church with Huguenots Square in the foreground
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Eastern side of the Huguenots Square
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Herz Jesu Church at the Katholischer Kirchplatz
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A commemorative plaque commemorates the destroyed memorial for Jakob Herz
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The new memorial for Jakob Herz from 1983
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Symbol of the glove manufactory founded in 1686 by J.P.Gills and J.Mengin on the corner of Goethestr. and Bahnhofsplatz
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Share worth 1000 Marks of the Erlangen cotton spinning mill from March 1899
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House at the castle square that formerly was the workshop of Erwin Moritz Reiniger
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The Siemens administration building "Himbeerpalast" designed by Hans Hertlein
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Administrative high-rise "Glass Palace" by Hans Maurer
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The IZMP in the Henkestraße
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Erlangen palace
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Karl Heinrich Rau
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See also
In Spanish: Erlangen para niños
