Altenstadt, Upper Bavaria
Altenstadt is a municipality in the Weilheim-Schongau district, in Bavaria, Germany.
Altenstadt | |
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 Basilica of St. Michael | |
.svg.png.webp) Coat of arms | |
Location of Altenstadt within Weilheim-Schongau district  | |
  Altenstadt  Altenstadt | |
| Coordinates: 47°49′N 10°52′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Upper Bavaria |
| District | Weilheim-Schongau |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–26) | Andreas Kögl[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.66 km2 (7.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 722 m (2,369 ft) |
| Population (2021-12-31)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,287 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 86972 |
| Dialling codes | 08861 |
| Vehicle registration | WM |
| Website | www.altenstadt-obb.de |
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.
A significant sight is the Romanesque basilica minor of St. Michael with remains of medieval wall painting and several examples of Romanesque sculpture.
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