Neidenstein

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Coordinates: 49°19′N, 08°53′O

Neidenstein
Coat of arms of Neidenstein Image:Map neidenstein in germany.png

Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Administrative region Karlsruhe
District Rhein-Neckar district
Population 1824 source (12,31,2005)
Area 8.48 km²
Elevation 173 m
Coordinates 49°19′ N 08°53′ O
Postal code 74933
Area code 07263
Licence plate code HD
Mayor Peter Reichert
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Neidenstein is a village in south western Germany. It is located between Heidelberg and Sinsheim in the Rhein-Neckar district in the state of Baden-Württemberg.

[edit] History

In 1319 Neidenstein was founded by Heinrich von Venningen. Till Neidenstein became a part of Baden in 1805 it belonged to the family of the Lords of Venningen.