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or Saalfeld accommodation? Saalfeld got its city status in 1994 with a population of 31,981 people. In the 16th century Saalfeld was considered a sliver-mining center. The industry of machinery, chocolate, and dyes was popular in Saalfeld. Iron is mined and slate is quarried nearby. A number of buildings in the city which would attract visitors from tin to time include a beautiful fourteen century church, a sixteen century city hall, and a Franciscan monastery which has been converted in to a museum and castle from the fifteenth century, and a palace from the eighteen century.
Founded in Cincinatti, Ohio, in 1919 was the Saalfeld Paper. In 1981, the main focus was shifted to redistribution and in 1988, this company was purchased by and International Paper company. By this time the focus was now on redistribution to independent distributors nationwide. The Hoher Schwarm is the most unusual landmark in Saalfeld, its artifact of a four-towered castle modeled on Burg Thun in Switzerland. Close by is Schloss Kitzerstein, which is occupied by a music school.
The "Fairy Caves" could be considered man made caves. They are the result of earlier mining activities. In Saalfeld it was for alum. It was needed for tanning leather, to protect wood and also by wine growers. Taking a tour of the Fairy Caves it is recommended that footwear should be low and comfortable. The tour is approximately 550 m or 600 yards and you must climb stairs. The tour takes about one hour. Protective clothing will be provided. The area around this tourist attraction is a little park. A playground for little children, restaurants, a gift shop and an outdoor exhibition dedicated to mining.
One of the finest hall-churches in Thuringiais located near the Town Hall of Saalfeld and the Hofapotheke is the St. Johns Church. It has a richly furnished interior, with a Late Gothic Holy Sepulchre, a life-size figure of John the Baptist by H. Gottwalt (a pupil of Tilman Riemenschneider) and the middle panel of a triptych of 1480. On the outside are sandstone figures and reliefs which show the influence of the Parler School.
Hotel accommodations in Saalfeld are many choosing Hotel Anker Saalfeld would be a good choice. This hotel surrounded the heart of the city, from city hall, the old market pharmacy and the round arched arcades. - Browse the Saalfeld Map or compare Saalfeld accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs,
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