Bayreuth

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This North Bavarian city is well known for its association with the German composer Richard Wagner, who lived in Bayreuth from 1872 until his death in 1883 and the world famous Bayreuth Festival where only Wagner’s works are performed. However, Bayreuth offers so much more than Wagner. The simple charm of the town’s historic houses and public buildings provide the perfect contrast with the rococo parks, fountains, artificial grottos and tree-lined avenues. The Baroque style city center contains an attractive pedestrian area with spacious town squares, numerous street cafés and over 400 specialty shops where time can easily slip by if you’re not careful when whiling away the hours. Whether it’s the UNESCO listed Margravial Opera House, browsing unforgettable buildings where the aristocracy once lived, or even simply checking out the huge range of shopping close at hand, Bayreuth has something to cater for every taste.