Rudolstadt
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Thuringia |
| District | Saalfeld-Rudolstadt |
| Population | 25,584 (2005) |
| Area | 55.38 km² |
| Population density | 462 /km² |
| Elevation | 195 m |
| Coordinates | 50°43′ N 11°20′ E |
| Postal code | 07407 |
| Area code | 03672 |
| Licence plate code | SLF |
| Mayor | Jörg Reichl |
| Website | rudolstadt.de |
Rudolstadt is a town in Germany. It is located in the Bundesland of Thuringia (German: Thüringen), close to the Thuringian Forest (German: Thüringer Wald) to the southwest, and to Jena and Weimar to the north. The former princely residence Rudolstadt is build along the River Saale inside a wide valley surrounded by woods. The city was founded in 776 and owns the municipal law since 1326. The town's landmark is the Castle Heidecksburg which is enthroned on a hill above the old town. Rudolstadt became popular through the Anchor Stone Blocks and porcelain-factories.
Rudolstadt also hosts Germany’s biggest folk, roots and world music festival (Tanz&FolkFest) taking place annually on the first full July weekend.
