Dialling codes 040 Area 2.8 km² Dialling code 040 | Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Vehicle registration HH | |
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Altona-Altstadt is a quarter in Hamburg (Germany). Altona-Altstadt belongs to the Altona borough. The quarter's boundaries are congurent with the historic center of what has been the city of Altona until 1938.
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Map of Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg, Germany
History
Altona was founded in 1535 and became a city in 1664. In 1713 it was burned down by Swedish troops. In 1938 it became part of the city of Hamburg.
Geography
Altona-Altstadt is located between the quarters of Ottensen, Altona-Nord, Sternschanze, and St. Pauli. In the south it borders with the Elbe river.
References
Altona-Altstadt Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA