Bischofsheim an der Rhön
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| Bischofsheim an der Rhön | |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Administrative region | Lower Franconia |
| District | Rhön-Grabfeld |
| Population | 5,899 (11/2005) |
| Area | 67.72 km² |
| Population density | 77 /km² |
| Elevation | 333 m |
| Coordinates | 50°24′ N 10°01′ E |
| Postal code | 97653 |
| Area code | 09772 |
| Licence plate code | NES |
| Mayor | Udo Baumann (CSU) |
| Website | www.bischofsheim-rhoen.de |
Bischofsheim an der Rhön is a town in the district Rhön-Grabfeld, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated in the Rhön Mountains, 29 km southeast of Fulda.
[edit] Town Structure
Several originally separate villages became part of the town Bischofsheim. These are Frankenheim, Haselbach, Oberweißenbrunn, Unterweißenbrunn and Wegfurt.
[edit] History
In a document of the early 13th century Bischofsheim was first mentioned. The town is much older, probably 8th century. The name Bischofsheim (German: home of the bishop) indicates that the town was maybe founded by Saint Boniface. As Bischofsheim is situated between Fulda and the palatinate Salz, Boniface founded a settlement to rest on the way.
[edit] Sights
- Kreuzberg, 2nd highest mountain of the Rhön Mountains (932 metres)
- Kloster Kreuzberg (monastery, built 1681 - 1692)
- Town tower Zehntturm (13th century, 26 metres high)
 Market place of Bischofsheim |
 Tower „Zentturm“ |
 Crosses on the Kreuzberg |
