Löwenstein
For other uses, see Löwenstein (disambiguation).
| Löwenstein | ||
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View from East | ||
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  Löwenstein | ||
Location of Löwenstein within Heilbronn district  | ||
| Coordinates: 49°6′N 9°23′E / 49.100°N 9.383°ECoordinates: 49°6′N 9°23′E / 49.100°N 9.383°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart | |
| District | Heilbronn | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Klaus Schifferer | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.46 km2 (9.06 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,231 | |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 74245 | |
| Dialling codes | 07130 | |
| Vehicle registration | HN | |
| Website | www.stadt-loewenstein.de | |
Löwenstein is a town in the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was first mentioned in 1123. The castle of Löwenstein served as a residence for the counts of Löwenstein-Wertheim. In 1634 the castle was destroyed by the imperial forces.
References
External links
"Löwenstein". Encyclopædia Britannica. 17 (11th ed.). 1911. p. 77.
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