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   Website. www.altenburg.eu. Altenburg (listen ⓘ) is a city in Thuringia, Germany, located 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of Leipzig, 90 kilometres (56 miles) west of Dresden and 100 kilometres (62 miles) east of Erfurt. It is the capital of the Altenburger Land district and part of a polycentric old-industrial textile and metal production ...

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3. www.thueringer-staedte.de › en › citysAltenburg - Thüringer Städte

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   The City of “Skat” and Playing Cards. The former imperial stronghold and residence of the House of Wettin looks back on a lively history of more than a thousand years. The past lives on, and the imposing Residence Castle and the lovingly restored historic center continue to enchant visitors.

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   The former imperial stronghold and residence of the House of Wettin looks back on a lively history of more than a thousand years. The past lives on, and the imposing Residence Castle and the lovingly restored historic center continue to enchant visitors.

5. www.germany.travel › towns-of-thuringia-routeTowns of Thuringia Route – seven beautiful locations - Germany

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   The Towns of Thuringia Route links seven of the prettiest towns between Eisenach and Altenburg. And cyclists can admire delightful natural landscapes and learn about the eventful past of this densely forested free state.

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g187416THE 10 BEST Altenburg Sights & Historical Landmarks - Tripadvisor

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   Top Altenburg Landmarks: See reviews and photos of sights to see in Altenburg, Germany on Tripadvisor.

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   Dec 16, 2018 · Top Things to Do in Altenburg, Germany: See Tripadvisor's 960 traveller reviews and photos of Altenburg tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in August. We have reviews of the best places to see in Altenburg. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Altenburg is a city in the German state of Thuringia. It is the capital of the district Altenburger Land. As of 2018, 32,074 people lived there.

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   What does Altenburg mean?

   • Not to be confused with Oldenburg (disambiguation) or Altenberg, Saxony. Altenburg (listen ⓘ) is a city in Thuringia, Germany, located 40 kilometres (25 miles) south of Leipzig, 90 kilometres (56 miles) west of Dresden and 100 kilometres (62 miles) east of Erfurt.

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   What is the towns of Thuringia route?

   • The Towns of Thuringia Route links seven of the prettiest towns between Eisenach and Altenburg. And cyclists can admire delightful natural landscapes and learn about the eventful past of this densely forested free state.

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   Where is Altenburg located?

   • Altenburg is located on the southern edge of the Leipzig Bay, a flat and fertile area, with intensive agricultural use and lignite surface mining 10 km (6 mi) north of the town. The nearest mountains are the Ore Mountains approximately 50 km (31 mi) to the south-east.

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   When did Altenburg become a city?

   • A town wall with 5 gates was constructed at the end of the 12th century. Altenburg got its charter around 1200, in 1256 the Wettins confirmed it again. The law structure was transposed from Goslar municipal law. During the Interregnum, the Terra Plisnensis was impounded, but bought back by Rudolph I of Germany, who desired the crown of Thuringia.

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   What is Altenburg known for?

   • The Mauritianum (opened in 1908) is Altenburg's museum of natural history with the largest well-known mummified rat king, which was found in 1828 in a miller's fireplace at Buchheim. The Brauereimuseum inside the Altenburger brewery shows an exhibition about beer and its history with a local focus.

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   Why is Altenburg called a Barbarossa town?

   • Altenburg was first mentioned in 976 and later became one of the first German cities within former Slavic area, east of the Saale river (as part of the medieval Ostsiedlung movement). The emperor Frederick Barbarossa visited Altenburg several times between 1165 and 1188, hence the town is named a Barbarossa town today.

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