In 1374, Emperor Charles IV granted the city of Erlangen the right to hold a weekly market. In addition, an annual fair was permitted twice a year—an important prerequisite for a town’s development into a city. Starting in 1692, the Neustadt district held a weekly market on what is now Hugenottenplatz. Starting in 1694, two annual fairs were held, which were consolidated into a single event on Pentecost in 1810.
Erlangen’s weekly market in the 1970s (Photo: Rudi Stümpel)
See also
City archive
The Erlangen City Archive is the official memory of Erlangen. The main tasks of the city archive include the permanent storage and cataloging of collections.
Markets & Church Fairs
Information about the current markets and church fairs in Erlangen.
Short Stories from the City
Erlangen has a long and interesting history. There's a lot to tell. A look back.
City archive
The Erlangen City Archive is the official memory of Erlangen. The main tasks of the city archive include the permanent storage and cataloging of collections.
Markets & Church Fairs
Information about the current markets and church fairs in Erlangen.
Short Stories from the City
Erlangen has a long and interesting history. There's a lot to tell. A look back.