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Malchin, Medieval town in Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District, Germany

Located at 53.7 degrees north latitude and 12.7 degrees east longitude, Malchin sits at an elevation of 10 meters in northeast Germany.

The town received its official charter in 1236, developing from a Slavic settlement into a structured municipality with defensive fortifications and town gates.

The Gothic St. John's Church, Neo-Baroque town hall, and two Brick Gothic gates represent the architectural traditions of northern German municipalities.

Malchin extends across 108.7 square kilometers and maintains a population of 7,272 residents, serving as an administrative center for surrounding communities.

The town features a preserved medieval defense tower alongside its historic gates, demonstrating the military architecture of German border settlements.

Location: Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District

Inception: 13 century

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Website: http://malchin.de

GPS coordinates: 53.73333,12.78333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12

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