Is it the winding streets of the old town, the half-timbered buildings or the mighty fortress and castles that make Coburg so special? From Renaissance buildings to neo-Gothic structures, the town’s diverse past is visible everywhere you go. There are approximately 1,100 listed buildings, constructions and historic gardens under historic monument protection in the town centre.
Historic buildings
Witnesses to time
The state theatre is always an exciting place to visit. Indulge in the splendour of the former court theatre (Hoftheater) as you enjoy an unforgettable performance.
Find out moreOnce a riding hall, now it is home to various artistic performances: The charming studio stage of Coburg theatre has its own unique flair and hosts an array of entertaining shows.
Find out moreThe town hall is the main building on the south side of the square. It received its present-day look around the turn of the century.
Find out moreThe town house spans the entire north side of the market place. Built in 1597 as a government building for the dukes of Coburg, it now houses part of the city administration.
Find out moreThe Münzmeisterhaus has existed in its present-day form since 1444 and is among the oldest half-timbered houses in Germany.
Find out moreThe court pharmacy is located on the east side of the market place on the corner of Steingasse. The characteristic building has been used as a pharmacy since 1543.
Find out moreThe state library in Coburg is located in Ehrenburg Palace, where it was founded as early as the mid-16th century. A large part is taken up by the approximately 500,000 books that are kept behind closed doors and exceptional historical collections.
Find out moreThe Coburg state archives are located in the street named Herrngasse. The striking building was erected between 1616 and 1621 under Duke Johann Casimir of Saxe-Coburg in the Renaissance style as a princely armoury.
Find out moreThe administrative building is located in the street named Steingasse. It was once the residence of the heir to the throne, Francis Frederick Anthony, and Prince Leopold in the 18th century.
Find out moreThe Casimirianum, a grammar school, is one of the most important Renaissance premises, built under Duke Johann Casimir (1586-1633). His statue is clearly visible on the outer facade of the school building.
Find out morePassing through the archway of the Münzmeisterhaus you enter the Neugasse. There you will find the Steinerne Kemenate, the town's oldest still standing privately-owned building.
Find out moreThe core of the historic building at Herrngasse 4 dates back to the late Gothic period. The first floor houses the tourist information and the upper floor Coburg Marketing.
Find out moreCoburg has numerous residential and commercial buildings from the Art Nouveau period that were built between 1890 and 1920.
Find out morePalais Edinburgh next to the State Theatre impressively completes the ensemble of buildings on the castle square. It was built in 1845 by order of Karl August Freiherr von Wangenheim. At times, it was the residence of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, a son of Queen Victoria.
Find out moreThe stables (Marstall) was built between 1685 and 1690 under Duke Albrecht III. The building is located between the riding hall (Reithalle) and Ehrenburg Palace.
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