Marktbreit facts for kids
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Marktbreit
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The Malerwinkel in Marktbreit
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Unterfranken | |
| District | Kitzingen | |
| Municipal assoc. | Marktbreit | |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 3,986 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
97338–97340
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| Dialling codes | 09332 | |
| Vehicle registration | KT | |
| Website | www.marktbreit.de | |
Marktbreit am Main is a small town in Germany. It is located in the Kitzingen district in Bavaria. This town sits at the southernmost point of the Main river. Marktbreit is famous as the birthplace of Alois Alzheimer. He was the doctor who first described Alzheimer's disease. Marktbreit, including its part called Gnodstadt, has about 3,700 people living there.
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Exploring Marktbreit's Location
Where is Marktbreit?
Marktbreit is found in the Kitzingen district. This area is part of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. The town is on the left bank of the Main river. It sits right where the river makes its most southern turn. Other towns like Kitzingen, Ochsenfurt, and Würzburg are also nearby on the Main river.
Marktbreit is on the edge of its district. It shares borders with the districts of Neustadt (Aisch)-Bad Windsheim and Würzburg.
Parts of Marktbreit
The town of Marktbreit has two main parts. These are Marktbreit itself and Gnodstadt.
Towns Near Marktbreit
Marktbreit is surrounded by several other communities. These include Marktsteft, Obernbreit, Martinsheim, Oberickelsheim, Ochsenfurt, Frickenhausen am Main, and Segnitz.
Marktbreit's Past: A Glimpse into History
Ancient Roman Camp
Near Marktbreit, archaeologists found a huge Roman army camp. This discovery in 1985 was very exciting! No one expected to find such a large Roman base so far into what was then enemy land. The Romans built it during the time of Emperor Augustus. They planned to invade more of Germany from here.
From 1986 to 1992, archaeologists studied the site. They found that the camp's wooden fence, over 2 kilometers long, was finished. Many buildings were also complete. The camp was huge, about 37 hectares. This suggests it could hold two legions or one legion with many extra troops.
However, the camp was never actually used by soldiers. There were no signs of fighting. Important items seemed to have been taken away. This means the Romans left the camp on purpose. A rebellion in another area, Pannonia, delayed their plans. Then, a big defeat in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest stopped all Roman plans east of the Rhine river. So, the Marktbreit camp was prepared but never needed.
Later History of the Town
Gnodstadt was first mentioned in a document in 1124. Marktbreit itself was first written about in 1258. In 1557, King Ferdinand gave Marktbreit the right to hold markets. This is why "Markt" (meaning market) was added to its name.
In the 1600s and 1700s, Marktbreit became an important trading place. It was the shortest way to get from the Main river to the Danube river. The Main river flows into the Rhine river.
In 1806, Marktbreit became part of the Kingdom of Bavaria. Gnodstadt joined Marktbreit in 1978.
Cool Places to See in Marktbreit
Marktbreit has many interesting old buildings and sites:
- The Town Hall was built after 1579 in the Renaissance style.
- Schloss Marktbreit is a castle built after 1581.
- St. Nicolai is a Protestant church. It was first built in the 1300s.
- St. Ludwig is a Catholic church from the 1800s.
- The Moritzkapelle is a Gothic chapel. Today, it is a memorial for soldiers from the Kitzingen district who died in wars.
- The Alter Kranen is a historic crane on the Main river. It was built in 1750 and used for loading goods.
- You can still see parts of the historic town wall with towers. One gate, the Maintor, is still standing.
- Many half-timbered and Baroque buildings add to the town's charm.
- The Malerwinkelhaus Museum shows local history.
- The Alois-Alzheimer-Gedenk- und Tagungsstätte is a memorial and exhibition about Alois Alzheimer.
- The Mautpyramide von Gnodstadt is an obelisk, a tall, thin stone monument.
- The Synagogue is a memorial for Jewish soldiers from Marktbreit who died in World War I. It also remembers the 90 members of the Marktbreit synagogue who were killed in the Holocaust.
Getting Around and Learning in Marktbreit
How to Get There
The Bundesautobahn 7 (a major highway) goes through Marktbreit. The Bundesstraße 13 (another main road) also passes by.
Marktbreit has a train station on the line between Treuchtlingen and Würzburg. In the summer, tourist boats on the Main river also stop here.
Schools in Marktbreit
Marktbreit has several schools. There are three kindergartens for young children. Older students can attend a Grundschule (primary school), Mittelschule (middle school), Realschule (secondary school), and a Gymnasium (a type of high school).
Famous People from Marktbreit
- Alois Alzheimer (1864–1915): A famous doctor who studied the brain. He was the first to describe the symptoms of what we now call Alzheimer's disease.
- Rudolf Buttmann (1885–1947): A lawyer and librarian who was also a politician.
- Ludwig Friedrich Barthel (1898–1962): A German writer and archivist.
See also
In Spanish: Marktbreit para niños
