Glauchau
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| Federal State: | Saxony |
| Region : | Chemnitz |
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| Altitude: | 266 m above sea level |
| Area: | 51.5 km² |
| Population: | 26.140 (30. September 2005) |
| Population Density: | 508 People per km² |
| Postal Number: | 08371 |
| Telephone numbering plan: | 03763 |
| Motor Vehicle Code: | GC |
| City Government Address: | Markt 1 08371 Glauchau |
| Website: | www.glauchau.de |
| Mayor: | Karl-Otto Stetter (CDU) |
Glauchau is a town in Germany, in the federal Free State of Saxony, on the right bank of the Mulde, 7 m. N. of Zwickau and I 7 W. of Chemnitz by rail. It is the capital of the Chemnitzer Land district. Pop. (2005) 26,255.
[edit] History
Glauchau was founded by a colony of Sorbs and Wends, and belonged to the lords of Schönberg as early as the 12th century.
[edit] Sights
Some portions of the extensive old castle date from the 12th century, and the Gottesacker church contains interesting antiquarian relics.
[edit] People
- Georg Agricola
- Samuel von Pufendorf
- Walter Schlesinger, historian, born here
- Johann Pfeffinger
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