Lichtenberg, Bavaria
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| Lichtenberg | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Upper Franconia |
| District | Hof |
| Municipal assoc. | Lichtenberg |
| Mayor | Elke Beyer (SPD) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 9.47 km² (3.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 564 m (1850 ft) |
| Population | 1,136 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 120 /km² (311 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | HO |
| Postal code | 95192 |
| Area code | 09288 |
| Website | www.lichtenberg -oberfranken.de |
Lichtenberg is a town in northeastern Bavaria, lying in the district of Hof in Upper Franconia.
The town lies on a hill above the valley of the river Selbitz, in the Naturpark Frankenwald.
In association with the Upper Franconian government, Lichtenberg is the location of the "Haus Marteau", an international music conference center named after the violinist Henri Marteau (1874-1934), a resident of the town. The center offers courses for conductors all year.
[edit] History
The town's origins reach back to the 9th century. New and expanded buildings were occupied by the dukes of Meranien in the 12th century. The counts of Orlamünde inherited the town in 1248. First mention of the town and its recognition as an independent municiplaity came in 1337.
[edit] Medieval faire
Each September, the Friends of Lichtenberg Castle hold a festival at the ruins of the castle.
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