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  Pforzheim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Pforzheim is a town of 119,000 inhabitants in the state of Baden-Württemberg, south-west Germany at the gate to the Black Forest.
Pforzheim is because of the northern edge of the eastern fl forest at the transition to the Kraichgauer hill country in a valley extension at the confluence of Wuerm, gnawing old and Enz.
Pforzheim is the largest under the cities of the Mark counts von Baden, thereby with distance.
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 Pforzheim - LoveToKnow 1911
PFORZHEIM, a town of Germany, in the grand duchy of Baden, at the confluence of the Nagold 'and the Enz, on the northern margin of the Black Forest, 19 m.
Pforzheim is the chief centre in Germany for the manufacture of gold and silver ornaments and jewelry, an industry which gives employment to about 22,000 hands, besides which there are iron and copper works, and manufactures of chemicals, paper, leather, machinery, andc.
It was taken by the troops of the Catholic League in 1624, and was destroyed by the French in 1689.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Pforzheim   (237 words)

  
 Short Description - City of Pforzheim
Even in the Middle Ages, Pforzheim was one of the most important cities of the country - until 1565 it was the residence of the Margraves of Baden.
In short - Pforzheim is once again a city of jewels and a jewel of a city it has always been.
The subject of jewellery, so important to Pforzheim, is complemented by the Edelsteinausstellung Schütt -company, a permanent exhibition of gems permitting a fascinating glimpse into the sparkling world of diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and other precious stones.
www.pforzheim.de /portal/page?_pageid=119,1053759&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL   (601 words)

  
 Pforzheim, Germany
Pforzheim is a town of 115,000 inhabitants in the state of Baden-Württemberg, south-west Germany at the gate to the Black Forest.
Pforzheim is located at the northern rim of the eastern part of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and the rim of the hilly country of the Kraichgau, in an open valley at the confluences of the rivers Wuerm and Nagold and the rivers Nagold and Enz.
Pforzheim was looted and burned down three times during that period by French troops (twice in 1689 when the city hall was burned down and the fortifications were demolished [especially the second fire on August 15 was devastating], and once more in 1692).
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 Alpha Detektei Pforzheim - Ihre Alpha Detective vor Ort. - Alpha-Detective.de
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 Pforzheim
Situated at the north end of the Black Forest and sitting at the junction of the Enz and Nagold Rivers, Pforzheim is in a perfect place to serve as a commercial center
Pforzheim will keep both the shopper and sightseer occupied for a long time!
The Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof rises well above the rivers to the north, but the walk down winds through several of the towns landmarks, such as the Evangelische Michaelsgemeinde, shown below with the flowers of the Barfüßerplatz in the foreground.
www.tompgalvin.com /places/de/baden_wuerttemberg/pforzheim.htm   (490 words)

  
 Parkhotel Pforzheim : Your First Class Hotel in Pforzheim and WORLDHOTEL-Member
Pforzheim is very favourably located in the Southwest of Germany.
Even though the Parkhotel Pforzheim is located in the center, it is never-theless very quietly next to the meadows of the Enz and Nagold rivers with direct passageway to the CongressCenter Pforzheim.
The international flair of the house with its excellant architecture is rounded by its warm and light atmosphere inside.
www.parkhotel-pforzheim.de /en/einmaligkeit   (336 words)

  
 Pforzheim - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Coat of Arms of Pforzheim city shows in the left-hand half of a shield an inclined bar in red color on a golden background, and the right-hand half is divided into four fields in the colors red, silver, blue and gold.
Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Pforzheim - Hochschule fuer Gestaltung, Technik und Wirtschaft) enrolls about 4000 students.
Pforzheim also has many schools providing the mandatory general elementary and secondary education (Grundschule, Realschule) as well an institution which is dedicated to further education of grown-ups (Volkshochschule).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pforzheim   (6806 words)

  
 Pforzheim travel guide - Wikitravel
Pforzheim is known as the "Gateway to Black Forest" or "Goldstadt" (Gold town) for its jewelry and watch-making industries.
There are restaurants with oriental food and restaurants with food from the Pforzheim area.
It is a type of egg noodle, made by hand.
wikitravel.org /en/Pforzheim   (185 words)

  
 Welcome to the City Hotel Pforzheim
The quiet hotel with the friendly and family atmosphere in the heart of Pforzheim.
The three-star City Hotel, bed and breakfast is right in the Centre of Pforzheim - the "Gold City" - and it is close to the pedestrian precinct.
The Pforzheim Jewellery Museum and the Chamber of Commerce are about 1 km away, the train station about 200 m.
www.city-hotel-pforzheim.de /uk/index.html   (156 words)

  
 blog.goldtown.de - Das Städteblog für Pforzheim von GoldTown.de   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Die Partie 1.FC Pforzheim gegen FC Nöttingen gab es in einem Verbandsspiel zuletzt in der Saison 2003/04.
Bei den Aufsteigern ist es schon seit Jahren bekannt, dass sich zwischen der Verbands- und der Oberliga Welten befinden.
Jetzt gibts bei Flickr.com auch eine Pforzheim Gruppe, in der alle eingeladen sind die gerne Fotografieren oder ab und zu Mal nen Schnappschuss zusteuern wollen.
blog.goldtown.de /tag/pforzheim   (445 words)

  
 Pforzheim : Attractions | Frommers.com
Rebuilt from the town's rubble during the 1950s, this is a symbol of Pforzheim's rebirth from the devastation of World War II.
Set adjacent to the banks of the Würm River, about 3km (2 miles) south of Pforzheim's center, it's open April to October, daily 8am to 7pm.
Most visitors arrive by car or taxi from the center of Pforzheim, although there's also a bus that departs for Maulbronn from Pforzheim's Leopoldplatz at 50-minute intervals throughout the day.
www.frommers.com /destinations/pforzheim/0862010029.html   (522 words)

  
 Pforzheim : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com
By Bus -- Bus travel to Pforzheim is a lot less practical than rail travel.
The bus stop is at Leopoldplatz, in the town center.
By Car -- Pforzheim lies beside the high-speed A-8 Autobahn that stretches between Munich and Karlsruhe.
www.frommers.com /destinations/pforzheim/0862010002.html   (185 words)

  
 Pforzheim travel guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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www.world66.com /europe/germany/badenwrttemberg/pforzheim   (74 words)

  
 Parkhotel Pforzheim
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From all motorway exits and federal roads, just follow the town´s hotel guidance system or the street signs showing "Stadtmitte/CCP" which will lead you directly to the Parkhotel Pforzheim.
The Parkhotel is connected internally to the "CongressCentrum Pforzheim" and centrally located in the heard of the town, on the banks of the river Enz: Just 2 minutes on foot to the pedestrian precinct with shopping area and 10 minutes to the railway station.
www.parkhotel-pforzheim.de /en/route   (116 words)

  
 STE7130 - : goldtown, goldtown.de, miss germany, miss süddeutschland 2007, Pforzheim photoblog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Früher hätte ich nie gedacht das ich in Pforzheim mal sowas sehen würde.
Taggs: 20d» goldtown» graffiti» Pforzheim» photoblog» sticker» streetart» urban»
Hier ein aktueller Bericht in der Pforzheimer Zeitung!
www.ste1.net /tag/pforzheim   (913 words)

  
 Pforzheim, Germany
Pforzheim, famed as a center of the goldsmithing and jewelry industry, lies on the northern fringe of the Black Forest in a basin at the confluence of the rivers Enz, Nagold and Würm.
As a base from which to explore the beautiful valleys of these rivers and the starting point of three Black Forest ridgeway trails, Pforzheim (Porta Hercyniae) is the gateway to the northern Black Forest.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /germany/pforzheim-d-bw-pfo.htm   (92 words)

  
 Pforzheim Adventure Travel - Pforzheim Travel Guide
Set at the northern edge of the Black Forest, at the junction of three rivers (the Würm, the Enz, and the Nagold), Pforzheim is one of the Schwarzwald's largest settlements.
It was founded by the Romans as a fortified camp, and developed into an important mercantile center during the Middle Ages.
Although it was severely damaged by bombs during World War II, Pforzheim is a worthwhile site for an overnight stay between forays into the Black Forest.
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 AllRefer.com - Pforzheim, Germany (German Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Pforzheim, Germany (German Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
An important medieval trade center, Pforzheim often changed hands until it passed to the margraves of Baden in the 13th cent.; the city served as their residence until 1565.
Pforzheim was damaged in the Thirty Years War (1618–48) and was devastated (1689) by the French in the War of the Grand Alliance; later, more than three quarters of the city was destroyed in World War II.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/Pforzhei.html   (234 words)

  
 International Office Pforzheim
This is a completely revised version of the international website at Pforzheim University...
International Programs at Pforzheim University is supported by:
Pforzheim University is member in international networks and organizations:
intl.fh-pforzheim.de   (55 words)

  
 Pforzheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Pictures
city information and pictures about Pforzheim with discussion forum, map, real estate and Pforzheim population & photos
Located on the site of a Roman settlement, Pforzheim was badly damaged during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and in World War II (1939-1945).
We visited the church, which you can see a little of off to the right and then enjoyed cumquats, cherries, and peaches from the produce markt (in the center of the picture)while we wandered the city.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/Germany/Baden-Wurttemberg/Pforzheim_city.html   (172 words)

  
 Parkhotel Pforzheim Pforzheim: WORLDHOTELS Parkhotel Pforzheim in Pforzheim
Parkhotel Pforzheim Pforzheim: WORLDHOTELS Parkhotel Pforzheim in Pforzheim
Parkhotel Pforzheim is located directly in the city centre, next to a small park with direct connection to the CongressCenter Pforzheim.
The city of Pforzheim represents the gate to the Black Forest.
www.worldhotels.com /germany/pforzheim/hotel_upfpar.html   (127 words)

  
 Pforzheim - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Pforzheim, city in southwestern Germany, at the confluence of the Enz and Nagold rivers, in Baden-Württemberg near Karlsruhe.
Reuchlin, Johann (1455-1522), German humanist and scholar of Greek and Hebrew, born in Pforzheim, and educated at the University of Basel,...
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 Pforzheim Vacation Rentals | Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
HotStays.com features Pforzheim vacation rentals, Pforzheim cabin rentals, Pforzheim cottage rentals, Pforzheim holiday villas, Pforzheim bed and breakfast inns and Pforzheim condo rentals.
We have over 300 properties in the Pforzheim, Germany area.
On the skirts of the forest and above the spa gardens, but still located conveniently close to the heart of the town, you find the Treff Hotel Bad Herrenalb.
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 Parkhotel Pforzheim, Ihr First Class Hotel in Pforzheim und WORLDHOTEL Mitglied
Parkhotel Pforzheim, Ihr First Class Hotel in Pforzheim und WORLDHOTEL Mitglied
Form und Funktion vereinen sich in der Architektur zu ästhetischem Reiz, der sich auch im Interieur wiederfindet.
Im Parkhotel Pforzheim empfängt Sie eine Atmosphäre voll Licht und Wärme, geprägt von dem großzügigen Flair der Lobby.
www.parkhotel-pforzheim.de   (152 words)

  
 Accommodation in Pforzheim hotels and lodgings - ASE.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Accommodation in Pforzheim hotels and lodgings - ASE.net
Situated in a beautiful Black Forest Valley (between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, near Pforzheim), the R...
Placed in a beautiful Black Forrest valley (between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, nearby Pforzheim) the R...
www.ase.net /servlet/HotelList/211/48.88/8.7/Pforzheim   (155 words)

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