Weiden in der Oberpfalz (official name: Weiden i.d.OPf.; Northern Bavarian: Weidn in da Owapfalz) is a district-free city in Bavaria, Germany. It is located east of Nuremberg and west of the Czech border. A branch of the German Army is located here. History Weiden in der Oberpfalz was first mentioned in a document in 1241 as Weiden. It is assumed that the first settlements in Weiden are dated the year 1000. Located at the intersection of two major trading routes (Goldene Strasse and Magdeburger Strasse), Weiden soon became an important trading center with a population of 2,200 in 1531. An economic boom came along in 1863 when Weiden was connected to the railroad network. Some major companies of the glass and china industry settled in Weiden and the population increased. Districts Incorporations into Weiden in der Oberpfalz January 1, 1914, Moosbürg, district of Moosbürg, Ermersricht, Fichtenbühl, Leihstadtmühle February 1, 1915, Tröglersricht and Zollhaus July 1, 1972, Frauenricht, district of Frauenricht, Halmesricht, Latsch, Spitalöd July 1, 1972, Muglhof, district of Muglhof, Matzlesrieth, Mitterhöll, Unterhöll, Oedentahl, Trauschendorf July 1, 1972, Neunkirchen bei Weiden, district of Neunkirchen, Brandweiher, Wiesendorf May 1, 1978, Rothenstadt, district of Rothenstadt, Maierhof, Mallersricht, Neubau Ullersricht May 1, 1978, Moosöd Main sights Historical buildings St. Josef. Catholic church, built 1899–1900, Neo Romanesque style with art nouveau interior. Marktplatz, the market square stretched between Upper and Lower Gates with numerous renaissance buildings. Altes Rathaus ("Old Town Hall"), built between 1539 and 1545 by Hans Nopl. St. Michael. A Protestant church, rebuilt several times. The church got its present baroque appearance from 1627, the tower from 1761. Alte Stadtmauer, partially preserved old city walls from the 14th century. St. Sebastian Kirche. Catholic chapel, built around 1480. Museums International Ceramic Museum City Museum - exhibits art, furniture and porcelain from the early 16th century to the 19th century. There is a room dedicated to composer Max Reger, who lived and studied in Weiden. Twin towns – sister cities Weiden in der Oberpfalz is twinned with: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France (1962) Macerata, Italy (1963) Weiden am See, Austria (1990) Annaberg-Buchholz, Germany (1990) Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic (2008) Geography Climate This area is characterized by equable climates with few extremes of temperature and ample precipitation in all months. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb". (Marine West Coast Climate). Notable people Erhard Weigel (1625–1699), astronomer and mathematician Franz Ferdinand von Rummel (1644–1716), Prince-Bishop