Weiden, Deutschland

 On this trip we are visiting Weiden in der Oberpfalz..or as you will find on the maps here Weiden i.d.OPf...this took me a minute to figure out so wanted to pass this on to all of you who are not residents of Deutschland..this jem of a small city is located 100 km east of Nürnberg and just 35 km west of the Czech border..Weiden is home to part of the Deutsch Bundeswehr as well as having a link to the US Army.
Weiden was first mentioned in historical records in 1242, became a trading center in 1531, and in 1863 was joined to the german railroad network..today Weiden has approximately 41,800 residents. 
Places to see in Weiden are of course the Marktplatz with it's numerous cafes and shops, the Altes Rathaus..pictured above, the Stadpfarrkirche St. Michael, & the St. Sebastian Kirche. This post includes photos from 2 different visits to Weiden..one in May and one in July..a great place to spend the day..very laid back and relaxed..but with plenty to do.