Schlüchtern
| Schlüchtern | ||
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  Schlüchtern | ||
Location of Schlüchtern within Main-Kinzig-Kreis district  | ||
| Coordinates: 50°21′N 09°31′E / 50.350°N 9.517°ECoordinates: 50°21′N 09°31′E / 50.350°N 9.517°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Hesse | |
| Admin. region | Darmstadt | |
| District | Main-Kinzig-Kreis | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Falko Fritzsch (SPD) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 113.30 km2 (43.75 sq mi) | |
| Population (2013-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 16,018 | |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 36381 | |
| Dialling codes | 06661 | |
| Vehicle registration | MKK, GN, SLÜ | |
| Website | www.schluechtern.de | |
Schlüchtern is a town in the Main-Kinzig district, in Hessen, Germany. It is located on the river Kinzig at the southwest of a hill called Landrücken, approx. 30 km southwest of Fulda.
History
The town evolved from a monastery founded in the 8th century, enlarged during the following centuries and closed down during the reformation. Since then the convent buildings hosted a public school. They were reconstructed - including the gothic church - during the 19th century. However, the oldest part of the monument, a crypt from Carolingian times, has been preserved.
Transportation
Schlüchtern is connected to the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region by the A 66 and the Kinzig Valley Railway (Kinzigtalbahn) at Schlüchtern station, both connecting Frankfurt am Main and Fulda.
References
- ↑ "Die Bevölkerung der hessischen Gemeinden". Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt (in German). September 2014.
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