Franconia, a German region largely contained within northern Bavaria, is home to dozens of varieties of sausages. These are hyper-local specialities, often eaten only in particular areas, cooked ...

Nuremberg is the unofficial capital of Franconia, and Bavaria’s second biggest city. Here a castle sits atop a sandstone rock and overlooks the half-timbered buildings in the old town (both ...

In the Middle Ages, Franconia becomes one of the five great duchies of medieval Germany. In the 19th century, Franconia is divided between the kingdoms of Bavaria and Wurrtemberg.

Is Franconia part of Bavaria? The map says so, and it has been, officially speaking, since Napoleon gave it to Bavaria in the early 19th century. But plenty of Franconians would demur, ...

Your trip to Bavaria won’t break the bank, either! (Picture: Getty Images) In contrast, Franconia, the state’s northern region, is renowned for its medieval towns and wine-growing culture that ...

Rich in beautiful natural landscapes, the German region of Bavaria also has plenty of charming cities and pretty towns to base yourself in – Kate Mann explores five that may not yet be on your radar ...