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Lichtenberg
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Location of the town of Lichtenberg within Hof district
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| Coordinates | |
| Administration | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Upper Franconia |
| District | Hof |
| Municipal assoc. | Lichtenberg |
| Mayor | Elke Beyer (SPD) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 9.47 km2 (3.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 564 m (1850 ft) |
| Population | 1,101 (31 December 2010)[1] |
| - Density | 116 /km2 (301 /sq mi) |
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| 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.
It lies on a hill above the valley of the river Selbitz, in the Frankenwald nature park.
In association with the Upper Franconian government, Lichtenberg is the location of "Haus Marteau", an international music conference center named after the violinist Henri Marteau, a resident of the town. The center offers courses for conductors all year.
The town's origins reach back to the 9th century. New and expanded buildings were built and 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 municipality came in 1337.
Each September, the Friends of Lichtenberg Castle hold a festival in the ruins of the castle.
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