Ornbau
Ornbau (
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Ornbau with Altmühlbrücke | |
Coat of arms | |
Location of Ornbau within Ansbach district | |
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Coordinates: 49°10′40″N 10°39′20″E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Bavaria |
Admin. region | Mittelfranken |
District | Ansbach |
Municipal assoc. | Triesdorf |
Subdivisions | 6 Ortsteile |
Government | |
• Mayor | Heinz Baum (CSU/Wählergruppe Eintracht) |
Area | |
• Total | 15.16 km2 (5.85 sq mi) |
Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) |
Population (2018-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 1,626 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Postal codes | 91737 |
Dialling codes | 09826 |
Vehicle registration | AN |
Website | www.ornbau.de |
Smallest town (Stadt) in Bavaria
Ornbau is the smallest (population) town in the German state of Bavaria. Its designation as a town dates back to medieval times because a wall and a moat surround the town.
Medieval town
The wall and the cathedral church are approximately 1000 years old. The wall, the bridge, and the original steeple are still standing and in good condition. The town lies near the Roman town of Gunzenhausen. Gunzenhausen was an outpost on the Roman Limes Line, one of the largest structures ever constructed by mankind.
On the chimney of the "old schoolhouse" there are giant crane nests that have stood for centuries. They are a source of pride for the citizens of Ornbau.
German Mercedes-Benz Club rally
Every year, an estimated 500 classic Mercedes-Benz cars from throughout Germany, and Europe gather in Ornbau in the largest mercedesbenzclubs.de gathering of the year. Thousands attend annually.
References
- "Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes". Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik und Datenverarbeitung (in German). July 2019.
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