Neidenstein

Neidenstein

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Coat of arms
Neidenstein

Coordinates: 49°19′N 08°53′E / 49.317°N 8.883°ECoordinates: 49°19′N 08°53′E / 49.317°N 8.883°E
Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region Karlsruhe
District Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
Government
  Mayor Peter Reichert
Area
  Total 8.48 km2 (3.27 sq mi)
Population (2012-12-31)[1]
  Total 1,834
  Density 220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 74933
Dialling codes 07263
Vehicle registration HD
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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.

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.

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