Located in northern Bavaria, Franconia is unique in the sense that it also comprises parts of Thuringia and Baden Württemberg. Franconia can further be subdivided into the following three parts: Lower Franconia, Middle Franconia and Upper Franconia.
The capital cities of these sub -regions are Würzburg, Ansbach and Bayreuth respectively. Other famous Franconian cities in which Franconia apartments can be found include Nuremberg, Bamberg and Coburg. There are numerous breathtaking tourist attractions in Franconia. One of its cities - Würzburg - happens to be the origin of the world renowned ‘Romantic Road’ - a lengthy holiday road stretching from the River Main to the Alps, linking Bavaria’s numerous attractions along the route.
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The German region of Franconia is one of the best holiday destinations in the world, owing to its diversity. Throughout history, Franconia was a largely partitioned entity - its fragmented nature only ended when Napoleon amalgamated it with Bavaria in 1806.
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Würzburg is characterized by a spectacular landscape - consisting of steep hills covered with vines - and is the centre of wine production in Franconia. Tiergarten (Nuremberg’s zoo) and Lochgefängnisse (Nuremberg’s dungeons) are other major Franconian attractions. The Franconian attractions in Ansbach include Margrave's Palace and the Baroque Synagogue. There are many things to do in Franconia: you can visit the Roman architectural remains and the various national parks; you can also go skiing, hiking, canoeing and cycle trailing. Owing to its numerous bistros, clubs and arenas, Franconia is characterized by a boisterous nightlife. Various festivals are held throughout the year, some of which include the Africa and Mozart Festivals. For classical music lovers, there are over 600 annual concerts from which to choose. Beer lovers, Franconia is the place to be! Bamberg is a beer paradise.
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The word exquisite best describes Franconia holiday rentals. Most of them are equipped with internet services, cable TV, Radio/CD and microwaves. Franconia holiday rentals are strategically located as you will find most of them only a walking distance from social amenities like shopping centres, cinemas, theatres, restaurants, libraries, museums, underground stations and airports. Franconia holiday rentals have been lauded for being very affordable, and they rarely receive negative reviews. Consider a trip to Germany and sample these magnificent Franconia holiday rentals!
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