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