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Ludwigsburg (district)
Encyclopedia
Ludwigsburg is a district (Kreis) in the middle of Baden-Württemberg
, Germany
. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Heilbronn
, Rems-Murr, the district-free city Stuttgart
, and the districts Böblingen and Enz
.
in the beginning of the 19th century. After several small changes during the century, it was converted into a district in 1938. Several municipalities of the dissolved Oberämter Besigheim, Marbach and Waiblingen were added to the newly formed district.
During the communal reform of 1973 the district gained about half of the dissolved district Vaihingen, and some few municipalities from the districts Backnang and Leonberg.
, which divides the district into a big western part and a smaller eastern part.
in the Free State of Saxony. Even older is the partnership with the region Upper Galilee
in Israel
.
Since 1992 the district has a partnershop with the Hungaria
n Komitat Pest
, however the official signing of the partnership contract did take place in 2002. A friendship exists with the city Yichang
in the province Hubei
, China
.
Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Württemberg is one of the 16 states of Germany. Baden-Württemberg is in the southwestern part of the country to the east of the Upper Rhine, and is the third largest in both area and population of Germany's sixteen states, with an area of and 10.7 million inhabitants...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Heilbronn
Heilbronn (district)
Heilbronn is a district in the north of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Neckar-Odenwald, Hohenlohe, Schwäbisch Hall, Rems-Murr, Ludwigsburg, Enz, Karlsruhe and Rhein-Neckar...
, Rems-Murr, the district-free city Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, and the districts Böblingen and Enz
Enz (district)
Enzkreis is a district in the north-west of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Karlsruhe, Heilbronn,Ludwigsburg, Böblingen and Calw...
.
History
The district dates back to the Oberamt Ludwigsburg, which was created by the dukedom WürttembergWürttemberg
Württemberg , formerly known as Wirtemberg or Wurtemberg, is an area and a former state in southwestern Germany, including parts of the regions Swabia and Franconia....
in the beginning of the 19th century. After several small changes during the century, it was converted into a district in 1938. Several municipalities of the dissolved Oberämter Besigheim, Marbach and Waiblingen were added to the newly formed district.
During the communal reform of 1973 the district gained about half of the dissolved district Vaihingen, and some few municipalities from the districts Backnang and Leonberg.
Geography
The main river in the districts is the NeckarNeckar
The Neckar is a long river, mainly flowing through the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg, but also a short section through Hesse, in Germany. The Neckar is a major right tributary of the River Rhine...
, which divides the district into a big western part and a smaller eastern part.
Partnerships
Starting in 1990 the district has a partnership with the district Chemnitzer LandChemnitzer Land
Chemnitzer Land is a former district in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It was bounded by the district of Mittweida, the city of Chemnitz, the districts of Stollberg and Zwickauer Land and the state of Thuringia .- History :The history of the region is largely influenced by the neighbouring...
in the Free State of Saxony. Even older is the partnership with the region Upper Galilee
Upper Galilee
The Upper Galilee is a geographical-political term in use since the end of the Second Temple period, originally referring to a mountainous area overlapping the present northern Israel and southern Lebanon, its borders being the Litani river in the north, the Mediterranean Sea in the west, the Beit...
in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
Since 1992 the district has a partnershop with the Hungaria
Hungaria
Hungaria may refer to:*Kingdom of Hungary*Hungary, a European country*Hungaria , a symphonic poem by Franz Liszt*Hungaria, a former New Zealand association football team, now part of Wellington United*434 Hungaria, an asteroid...
n Komitat Pest
Pest (county)
Ethnic groups :*Magyars - 93.5%*Germans - 1.7%*Roma - 1.2%*Slovaks - 0.8%*Others - 0.5%*Unknown - 2.3%Religions :*Roman Catholic - 53%*Calvinist - 16%*Lutheran - 3.8%*Greek Catholic - 1.2%*Others - 1.3%...
, however the official signing of the partnership contract did take place in 2002. A friendship exists with the city Yichang
Yichang
Yichang is a prefecture-level city located in Hubei province of the People's Republic of China. It is the second largest city in Hubei province after the province capital, Wuhan. The Three Gorges Dam is located within its administrative area, in Yiling District.-History:In ancient times Yichang...
in the province Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
Coat of arms
| The imperial eagle in the coat of arms is taken from the arms of the city Markgröningen, which was an imperial city. It was later adopted by the city Ludwigsburg as well. The deer antler above the eagle is the symbol of Württemberg Württemberg Württemberg , formerly known as Wirtemberg or Wurtemberg, is an area and a former state in southwestern Germany, including parts of the regions Swabia and Franconia.... . |
Towns and municipalities
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Affalterbach Affalterbach is a municipality in the Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Southern Germany, near Stuttgart.Affalterbach is known for being the current location of Mercedes-AMG.... Benningen am Neckar Benningen is a municipality in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.- History :By 85 AD, the Neckar-Odenwald line was the frontier of the Roman Empire. The Romans built the Limes Germanicus to secure this border. Along the border they built fortifications in regular... Eberdingen Eberdingen is a municipality in the district of Ludwigsburg . It is part of the Neckar Region and the metropolitan area of Stuttgart... Erdmannhausen Erdmannhausen is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.... Erligheim Erligheim is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.... Freudental Freudental is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.-External links:*... Gemmrigheim Gemmrigheim is a German village in the district of Ludwigsburg, in the administrative region of Stuttgart, in Baden-Württemberg.... Hemmingen, Baden-Württemberg Hemmingen is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.... Hessigheim Hessigheim is a town in the Ludwigsburg Landkreis approximately 25 km north of Stuttgart. Hessigheim is located in the State of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Situated in the Neckar river valley, this small town is surrounded by vineyards, fields and forests... Ingersheim Ingersheim is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.... Kirchheim am Neckar Kirchheim is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.... Löchgau Löchgau is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.-History:The first mention of Löchgau can be found in a falsified deed. In it is claimed that in 1147 the bishop of Speyer presented the Peterskirche to Maulbronn Abbey, after having purchased it from a local nobleman... Möglingen Möglingen is a municipality in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 13 km northwest of Stuttgart, and 5 km west of Ludwigsburg.... Mundelsheim Mundelsheim is a town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. It is situated on the Neckar river, which flows into the Rhine. It is situated in the northern portion of the district of Ludwigsburg and borders the southern edge of the district of Heilbronn.... Oberstenfeld Oberstenfeld is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. It is located about 40 km north of Stuttgart.-Geography:... Pleidelsheim Pleidelsheim is a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, about north of Stuttgart. Pleidelsheim is situated on the right bank of the Neckar river across from Ingersheim. This historical town has buildings that date back to the 14th century.-External links:... Schwieberdingen Schwieberdingen is a town of about 10,700 inhabitants located in Southwest Germany. The city founded in 1304 is 10 km away from Ludwigsburg and 14 km away from Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg.... Sersheim Sersheim is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.... Tamm Tamm is a Gemeinde in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated 6 km northwest of Ludwigsburg, 4 km south of Bietigheim-Bissingen, and approx. 17 km north of Stuttgart's city center... Walheim Walheim is a town in the district of Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany with a considerable viticulture. Besides the village Walheim there are no other places belonging to the municipal area of Walheim.-Geography and climate:... |