Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Schwäbisch Gmünd, Medieval town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Schwäbisch Gmünd sits at the foothills of Swabian Alb and Dreikaiserberge mountains, 50 kilometers from Stuttgart, featuring architectural styles spanning eight centuries.

The settlement began as a Roman military post near Upper Germanic Limes in the 2nd century AD and gained Free Imperial City status in 1268.

The town maintains a strong tradition of gold and silver craftsmanship since the 17th century, influencing its economic development and artistic heritage.

The city contains numerous educational facilities, including HfG design school, PH teacher training institute, and two parks with observation towers and adventure trails.

The Holy Cross Minster took 500 years to complete, with construction starting in 1325 on the site of a former Romanesque church.

Location: Schwäbisch Gmünd VVG

Location: Ostalbkreis

Inception: 12 century

Elevation above the sea: 321 m

Website: https://schwaebisch-gmuend.de

GPS coordinates: 48.80000,9.80000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 18:41

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