Tauberbischofsheim

Geschichte

Tauberbischofsheim is a German town in the north-east of Baden-Württemberg on the river Tauber with a population of about 13,200. It is the capital of the Main-Tauber district. It is a popular tourist destination due to the presence of numerous historical buildings, including substantial remains of the Medieval town fortifications.Tauberbischofsheim is also known for its fencers, who have won several Olympic medals and world championships.GeographyLocationTauberbischofsheim is located in the Tauberfranken region of Franconia on the river Tauber.Constituent CommunitiesTauberbischofsheim consists of the main town of Tauberbischofsheim, as well as the Ortsteile Dienstadt, Distelhausen, Dittigheim, Dittwar, Hochhausen and Impfingen. The boundaries of these Ortsteile are the same as that of the former independent municipalities.Dienstadt has 335 residents and is located west of Tauberbischofsheim. Distelhausen has 983 residents and is located south of Tauberbischofsheim. Dittigheim has 1042 residents and is located south of Tauberbischofsheim. Dittwar has 788 residents and is located south-west of Tauberbischofsheim. Hochhausen has 788 residents and is located north of Tauberbischofsheim. Impfingen has 788 residents and is located north of Tauberbischofsheim.