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Neunkirchen, also known as Neunkirchen am Brand is a city that you can visit in the Forchheim district, in the Upper Fraconia region, in the Bavaria state of Germany. The history of Neunkirchen begins with the settlement of the Saint Augustine monastery in 1314. In 1410, the town obtained the status of a market town and in 1803 it was integrated in Bavaria. Because of the destructions made in the area in World War II, after it finished, Neunkirchen became the home of many refugees, which led to the construction of a lot of suburbs in the area. The economy of the town is based on companies like Siemens AG and NAF. In present, Neunkirchen has a population of almost 8,000 residents and an area of 26 square kilometers. If you decide to visit it, do not miss its main attractions.

Top Attractions within Neunkirchen

The Good Friday Procession is famous in Neunkirchen and in all the area around it. This procession which includes the holy figures is a tradition of the city since decades ago. That day, the Catholics of Neunkirchen gather in the city center to start remaking the last minutes in the life of Jesus Christ, as an act of faith.

The Christmas Market is another great attraction of Neunkirchen. After the Advent begins, in the weeks before Christmas, the city center is dressed in lights and filled with stands offering goodies, like hot wine and gingerbread. In the period in which this market is held, locals of Neunkirchen gather to sing carols and to enjoy cook-outs.

Alexis Zorbas is a Greek restaurant located near the city center of Neunkirchen. You can pay it a visit at 7A Forcheimer Strasse. The food is always fresh made and very tasty and the staff is helpful. Once you will be seated you will be served with Ouzo on the house and after that you will hear the specialties of the house which include various types of lamb dishes and the traditional Souvlaki.