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The town hall fountain is covered during the winter months, but the figures above it are visible.

St. Mary's Church in Hof is an architectural landmark of the old town. After the Reformation, Hof was almost exclusively Protestant for centuries. It was only with its annexation by Bavaria in 1810 and the influx of Catholic officials and workers from Bohemia and the Franconian Forest that a Catholic community was re-established. The growing number of parishioners led to the construction of St. Mary's Church between 1864 and 1877, based on plans by the Regensburg Cathedral architect Vincenz Denzinger. It was built on the site of the former inn "Zur goldenen Sonne" (At the Golden Sun) – the present-day Sonnenplatz (Sun Square) still commemorates this. The church is built in the Neo-Gothic style and, with its artistic unity, forms an imposing conclusion to the old town. Its furnishings are entirely Neo-Gothic and are listed as historical monuments, including the romantic mechanical cone-valve organ. The Steinmeyer organ from 1885 complements the furnishings and underscores the church's musical tradition. St. Mary's is the main Catholic church in Upper Franconia and belongs to the northeasternmost deanery of the Archdiocese of Bamberg. It is also a memorial to Bernhard Lichtenberg, the Blessed Provost of the Cathedral and a martyr under National Socialism. After the opening of the border in 1989, the church once again became a place of cultural exchange with Catholic communities in Plauen and Weida. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Marien_(Hof)

Originally dedicated as a chapel to the Archangel Michael, the Holy Cross, and Mary Magdalene, St. Michael's Church in Hof was built around 1230, following the founding of the city and in connection with the expansion of the new town. In 1536, St. Michael's was chosen as the main Protestant church in the wake of the Reformation. Cannonballs embedded in the central chancel window and the north tower still serve as reminders of a siege lasting several weeks in 1553, during which the church was heavily bombarded. St. Michael's Church boasts a surprisingly spacious interior. For structural reasons, the Gothic net vaulting was replaced with a wooden structure after the great Hof city fire of 1823, which also destroyed large parts of the church. The organ, built by the Heidenreich brothers, is the largest surviving instrument of this family of organ builders, who have been based in Hof since 1782, and largely adheres to the design principles of Gottfried Silbermann. The Heidenreich organ is considered by experts to be one of the most beautiful-sounding in Bavaria and can be heard not only during church services but also at concerts and market devotions. The church is closed, but the key can be obtained from the deanery at Maxplatz 6. https://www.fichtelgebirge.bayern/detail/id=60925637b3b9c342377478eb

The Town Hall Fountain in Hof is a striking landmark in the heart of Hof's Neustadt district, combining art, local history, and urban life in a compact space. It stands on the north side of the Town Hall, directly on Klosterstraße, just steps from Ludwigstraße and opposite St. Michael's Church. Its central location makes the fountain easy to find, whether on foot through the city center, by bus to the Rathaus (Town Hall) stop on Ludwigstraße, or by car in the adjacent underground parking garage "Am Rathaus" on Karolinenstraße. The Town Hall Fountain was created in 1979 by the sculptor Margarete Wiggen as a bronze sculpture ensemble. Over the years, it has become a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike and also serves as the starting point for various themed city tours. The fountain is particularly eye-catching in spring when it is traditionally decorated as an Easter fountain. At this time, colorful decorations accentuate the fountain's contours and create vibrant accents against the backdrop of the historic Town Hall facade. Visitors to Hof will find the town hall fountain not only a great photo opportunity, but also a perfect starting point for exploring the surrounding sights and streets at their leisure. https://www.hof-news.de/de/locations/rathausbrunnen-ChIJeVyjd30XoUcRlTyItk9fKKw

The ceilings from the station are very beautiful.

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