Themar () is a town in the district of Hildburghausen, in

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. It is situated on the river

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, 11 km northwest of

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, and 14 km southwest of

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Main sights

* St. Bartholomew's Church, Themar * St. John's Church * Defensive wall * Town hall * Market place

Notable people

* Karl Blau (1930–1994), politician and official of the NDPD

References

Literature and film

* ''Themar – Stadt der 7 Türme'', Documentary (2010), Directed by: Robert Sauerbrey * Hildburghausen (district) Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen {{Hildburghausen-geo-stub