Historic buildings

Today's state theatre with its neoclassical façade was built around 1840. The beautiful building is best viewed from palace square and is located opposite Ehrenburg Palace.

The 'Theater in der Reithalle', formerly a riding hall, now serves as the charming studio stage of Coburg's state theatre. Located along the southern edge of the palace square, it seats 99 spectators and will continue to host various artistic performances during the extensive refurbishment of the state theatre.

The town hall is the main building along the southern side of Coburg's market square was first mentioned in 1414.

The town house spans the entire north side of the market square. It served as the old bailiwick and former department stores' until the end of the 16th century.

The 'Münzmeisterhaus', built in 1444, is one of the oldest half-timbered houses of its kind in Germany. Originally the residence of the Rosenau family, who served as mint masters, its Alemannic timbered frame is a significant historical structure in Coburg's town centre.

The court pharmacy, one of the oldest buildings on Coburg's market square, has been in continuous operation as a pharmacy since 1543. The famous court liqueur, made according to a centuries-old recipe, is still available there today.

The state library of Coburg, located within Ehrenburg Palace, was founded in the mid-16th century. It houses around 450,000 books, primarily from the historical collections of the former duchy, spanning from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This prestigious collection reflects Coburg's dynastic connections across Europe.

The Coburg state archives are located on Herrngasse. It is housed in a striking building constructed between 1616 and 1621 under Duke Johann Casimir in the late Renaissance style. The archives hold documents from the 12th to the 21st century, including certificates, maps, plans, photos, and illustrations. The foyer regularly hosts special exhibitions.

The administrative building on Steingasse, known as the Prince's Palais, dates back to the 16th century. In the 18th century, it served as the residence for Hereditary Prince Francis Frederick Anthony and Prince Leopold.

The Casimirianum, a grammar school, is one of the most important Renaissance buildings, constructed under the reign of Duke Johann Casimir (1586–1633). His statue is displayed in a prominent position on the exterior of the school building.

Passing through the archway of the Münzmeisterhaus, leads you into Neugasse, where the oldest building in town still stands – the Steinerne Kemenate. Originally used as a bailiwick in the mid-13th century, its date back to a tower from around the year 1100. Today, the building is privately owned.

The tourist information and Coburg Marketing are located in a historic Renaissance building, with cellars featuring late Gothic remains.

Coburg is home to numerous residential and commercial buildings from the Art Nouveau period, with over 60 still listed as historical monuments today.

Palais Edinburgh, built between 1845 and 1846, is located on Coburg's palace square and was occasionally the residence of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria's second eldest son.

The former stables (Marstall), built between 1685 and 1690, are located near Ehrenburg Palace on the palace square. This historic building originally housed stables, a coach shed, and a riding hall.