Altenstadt, Upper Bavaria
| Altenstadt | ||
|---|---|---|
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  Altenstadt | ||
Location of Altenstadt within Weilheim-Schongau district  | ||
| Coordinates: 47°49′N 10°52′E / 47.817°N 10.867°ECoordinates: 47°49′N 10°52′E / 47.817°N 10.867°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Upper Bavaria | |
| District | Weilheim-Schongau | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Albert Hadersbeck | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.66 km2 (7.20 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,222 | |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 86972 | |
| Dialling codes | 08861 | |
| Vehicle registration | WM | |
| Website | www.altenstadt-obb.de | |
Altenstadt is a municipality in the Weilheim-Schongau district, in Bavaria, Germany.
History
Altenstadt ("Old Town") is the former Schongau - a large proportion of residents moved in the 13th century only a few kilometers further and founded a new settlement at the River Lech, and took the town's name as well.
Basilica of St. Michael
A significant sight is the Romanesque basilica minor of St. Michael with remains of medieval wall painting and several examples of Romanesque sculpture.
References
- ↑ "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). 31 December 2013.
