Leutkirch im Allgäu, Free imperial city in Ravensburg district, Germany
Description
Leutkirch im Allgäu is a town in Ravensburg district in Baden-Württemberg located in the western Allgäu region near the Bavarian border. The urban area combines the layout of a historic imperial city with modern infrastructure and residential zones.
History
The settlement formed around 700 and received imperial city status in 1293 from King Adolf of Nassau. This status granted independence and self-governance under the Lindau Town Code.
Culture
The old town retains the character of a former imperial city with narrow streets and squares that shape daily life. Residents and visitors move through these spaces for everyday meetings and local events that define community identity.
Practical
The town is easily reached by car and public transport and connects the Allgäu region with the Lake Constance area. Austria and Lake Constance are within short driving distance, making day trips to surrounding areas convenient.
Did you know?
The name derives from Leutekirche meaning Church of the People and refers to the current Sankt Martin church in the town center. This church marks where the religious community originally gathered for worship.
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Schloss Zeil
5 km
Leutkirch station
445 m
Schloss Rimpach
9.5 km
La-Salette-Kapelle
7.3 km
Rotismühle
7.1 km
Autobahnkapelle St. Gallus
4.1 km
St. Martin (Leutkirch)
197 m
Lourdeskapelle
9.7 km
Reps- und Ochsenweiher
1.1 km
Taufach- und Fetzachmoos mit Urseen
7.6 km
Wachbühl
6.5 km
Moosmühle
1.9 km
Mariä Himmelfahrt
6.8 km
St. Gordian und Epimachus
8.8 kmPulverturm, Leutkirch im Allgäu
230 m
Josefskapelle (Schloss Zeil)
5.7 km
Schlosskapelle St. Leonhard (Rimpach)
9.5 km
Franziskanerinnenkloster Leutkirch im Allgäu
239 m
Dorfkapelle Starkenhofen
7 km
Gründlenried - Rötseemoos
8.8 km
Unterzeil
4.3 km
Hofkapelle Galgenhöfle
6.7 km
Badsee
6.1 km
Passionsspiele Engerazhofen
7.3 kmBurg Affenstein
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9.5 km
Rapunzel-Tower
9 km
Bergkapelle Ellmeney
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