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Bayreuth

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Country: Germany

Population:74,840

Time Zone:UTC+2

Bayreuth serves as the capital of Upper Franconia in northern Bavaria, Germany. With roots reaching back to 1194, the town stretches along the Red Main in a valley between the Franconian Jura and Fichtel Mountains. Each year, music lovers gather for the Bayreuth Festival, dedicated to performances of operas by 19th century German composer Richard Wagner.