FINE FEATURES OF FURTH IN F.R.G.

 

Furth in F.R.G.

Is the fame of Germany

It’s near the Bohemian Forest

Which is the place of that race.

 

F.R.G. - the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), the name of West Germany. Fürth is known as the terminus of the first railway in Germany, which ran from Nuremberg to Fürth in 1835. The railway station was located on the square that is now called "Fürther Freiheit". The entrepreneur Max Grundig was also crucial for Fürth.

Fürth, a city in Bavaria, Germany, is known for its high density of monuments, its role as the terminus of the first railway in Germany, and its history as a center of Jewish life in Franconia. 

Monuments and Architecture:

Fürth boasts over 2,000 monuments, giving it the highest density of monuments in Bavaria, per capita. A walk through the city reveals a blend of architectural styles, from the old town built after the Thirty Years War to Art Nouveau and Gründerzeit buildings. 

 First Railway in Germany:

The Fürth-Nürnberg line (Ludwigsbahn), which opened in 1835, was the first railway in Germany, with Fürth serving as its terminus. The railway station was located on the square now called "Fürther Freiheit". 

Goldbeaters' Craft:

Fürth was formerly a center of the goldbeaters' craft and still produces gold leaf and beaten metals, as well as aluminum and bronze powders. 

Brewing History:

Brewing was once a significant industry in Fürth, with several large breweries, and the city was more important than Munich as a "beer town" around the turn of the 19th century. 

Jewish History:

Fürth had a large Jewish population before the Nazi era, and was an important center of Jewish life in Franconia. 

Other Industries:

Besides goldbeaters' craft and brewing, Fürth also produces electrical products and toys. 

 

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