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Lichtenberg (Oberfranken)

Lichtenberg
Coat of arms of Lichtenberg
Coat of arms
Lichtenberg  is located in Germany
Lichtenberg
Lichtenberg
Coordinates: 50°22′N 11°40′E / 50.367°N 11.667°E / 50.367; 11.667Coordinates: 50°22′N 11°40′E / 50.367°N 11.667°E / 50.367; 11.667
Country Germany
State Bavaria
Admin. region Oberfranken
District Hof
Municipal assoc. Lichtenberg
Government
 • Mayor Elke Beyer (SPD)
Area
 • Total 9.47 km2 (3.66 sq mi)
Elevation 564 m (1,850 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)
 • Total 1,012
 • Density 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 95192
Dialling codes 09288
Vehicle registration HO
Website www.lichtenberg
   -oberfranken.de

Lichtenberg is a town in northeastern Bavaria, lying in the district of Hof in Upper Franconia.

It lies on a hill above the valley of the river Selbitz, in the Frankenwald nature park.

The town's origins reach back to the 9th century. New and expanded buildings were built and occupied by the dukes of Meranien in the 12th century. The counts of Orlamünde inherited the town in 1248. First mention of the town and its recognition as an independent municipality came in 1337.

During the Cold War division of Germany (1945–1990), Lichtenberg lay only a kilometer from the inner German border, on the western side.

Each September, the Friends of Lichtenberg Castle hold a festival in the ruins of the castle.

In association with the government of Upper Franconia, Lichtenberg is the location of Haus Marteau (Internationale Musikbegegnungsstätte Haus Marteau), an international music center named after the famous violinist and former resident Henri Marteau. The center offers musical courses and master classes in several subjects all year. Every three years, the International Violin Competition Henri Marteau takes place at Haus Marteau and at the Freiheitshalle in Hof.


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