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Osnabrück (; ; archaic (英語:Osnaburg)) is a city in the federal state of Lower-Saxony in north-west Germany. It is situated in a valley penned between the Wiehen Hills and the northern tip of the Teutoburg Forest. With a population of around 160,000, Osnabrück is the fourth-largest city in Lower Saxony. The city is the centrepoint of the Osnabrück Land region as well as the District of Osnabrück.〔(Osnabrück: Lebendiges Zentrum im Osnabrücker Land ) www.osnabruecker-land.de〕 The founding of Osnabrück was linked to its positioning on important European trading routes. Charles the Great founded the Diocese of Osnabrück in 780. The city was also a member of the Hanseatic League. Later Osnabrück became well known for its role in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 which brought the Thirty Years’ War to an end; the treaty was signed both there and in nearby Münster.〔(Friedensstadt Osnabrück: Der Westfälische Friede )〕 The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest took place in the surrounding region of Osnabrück. The city is also known as the birthplace of novelist Erich-Maria Remarque (“All Quiet on the Western Front”) and painter Felix Nussbaum. Osnabrück's role in the Treaty of Westphalia later led it to adopt the title ''Friedensstadt'' ("city of peace"). More recently Osnabrück has become well known for its industry. Numerous companies in the automobile, paper, steel and grocery sectors are located in the city and its surrounding area.〔(Staedtereport_Osnabrueck_okt_2009.pdf (application/pdf-Objekt; 106 kB) )〕 In spite of the massive destruction inflicted on the city during World War II, the Altstadt (old town) was eventually reconstructed extensively with designs loyal to the original medieval architecture there. Osnabrück was also the home of the largest British garrison outside of the United Kingdom.〔(Garrison town fears slump as army pulls out )〕 Osnabrück's modern, urban image is enhanced by the presence of more than 22,000 students studying at the University and the University of Applied Science.〔(Stadtporträt: Osnabrück stellt sich vor )〕 Although situated in the region of Lower Saxony, historically, culturally and linguistically Osnabrück is held to belong to the region of Westphalia. ==Name== The origin of the name Osnabrück is disputed. The suffix ''-brück'' suggests a bridge over or to something (from German ''Brücke'' = bridge) but the prefix ''Osna-'' is explained in at least two different ways: the traditional explanation is that today's name is a corruption of ''Ochsenbrücke'' (meaning "ox bridge"), but others state that it is derived from the name of the ''Hase'' River which is arguably derived from ''Asen'' (Æsir), thus giving Osnabrück the meaning "bridge to the gods". The way in which the city's name is pronounced can also serve as a means of telling if the speaker is a native of Osnabrück or a visitor: most locals stress the last syllable, while those from elsewhere tend to stress the first one. The city gave its name to the textile fabric of osnaburg (note: "-burg" means ''castle'' and often denotes ''town''). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Osnabrück」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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