Harburg (Schwaben)
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Location of Harburg within Donau-Ries district
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| Coordinates: 48°46′N 10°40′E / 48.767°N 10.667°ECoordinates: 48°46′N 10°40′E / 48.767°N 10.667°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Schwaben | |
| District | Donau-Ries | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Wolfgang Kilian (CSU) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 73.17 km2 (28.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 5,463 | |
| • Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 86655 | |
| Dialling codes | 09080 | |
| Vehicle registration | DON | |
| Website | www.stadt-harburg-schwaben.de | |
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Harburg is a city in Bavaria, in the Donau-Ries district. It is situated on the Wörnitz River
The city is part of the scenic route called "Romantische Straße" (Romantic Road) with one of the most impressive remaining medieval castles in Germany.
The castle was first mentioned in 1150 and has never been seriously damaged by war. Unlike many other German castles which were built in the last 200 years or rebuilt after World War II, Harburg Castle retains the feel of the Middle Ages. Singer Michael Jackson called it "the castle of my dreams", and tried unsuccessfully to buy it.
The village itself is quaint with many footpaths and a historic stone bridge.
A rare historic Jewish cemetery is another point of interest.
Harburg Castle
Harburg Castle entrance
Harburg (from Harburg Castle)
Incorporated villages and districts are:
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