Country Germany District Kyffhäuserkreis Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Area 23.29 km² Population 2,228 (31 Dec 2008) Dialling code 034673 | State Thuringia Elevation 128 m (420 ft) Postal codes 06577 Local time Sunday 11:06 AM Postal code 06577 Municipal assoc. An der Schmücke | |
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Heldrungen is a town in the Kyffhäuserkreis district, Thuringia, Germany.
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Map of Heldrungen, Germany
Nearby rivers are the Unstrut and the Wipper.
It is known for its fortification with two water ditches, four vauban bastions and five rondells. In the center of the fortification is a renaissance castle, which was built from 1512 to 1518. Today, the castle is used as a youth hostel.
Notable people
Notable people that were born or lived in Heldrungen include:
References
Heldrungen Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA