Speyer, sometimes known as Spires in English, is a German City of 50,000 inhabitants. Its main landmark is the cathedral, built in the 11th century A.D., which is the resting place of eight German emperors and kings.

Speyer


Country Germany
State Rhineland-Palatinate
Settled around 10 BC
Population 50,561 (2019)
Area (sq mi) 42.58 km2
Current mayor Stefanie Seiler