Löwenstein

For other uses, see Löwenstein (disambiguation).
Löwenstein

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Löwenstein

Coordinates: 49°6′N 9°23′E / 49.100°N 9.383°E / 49.100; 9.383Coordinates: 49°6′N 9°23′E / 49.100°N 9.383°E / 49.100; 9.383
Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region Stuttgart
District Heilbronn
Government
  Mayor Klaus Schifferer
Area
  Total 23.46 km2 (9.06 sq mi)
Population (2015-12-31)[1]
  Total 3,231
  Density 140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 74245
Dialling codes 07130
Vehicle registration HN
Website www.stadt-loewenstein.de

 Löwenstein  is a town in the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was first mentioned in 1123. The castle of Löwenstein served as a residence for the counts of Löwenstein-Wertheim. In 1634 the castle was destroyed by the imperial forces.

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