Leutkirch im Allgäu

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Leutkirch im Allgäu, Free imperial city in Ravensburg district, Germany

Located at 654 meters elevation in Baden-Württemberg, Leutkirch im Allgäu extends across the western part of the Allgäu region near the Bavarian border.

Founded around 700 AD, Leutkirch received imperial city status in 1293 from King Adolf of Nassau, allowing self-governance under the Town Code of Lindau.

The Museum im Bock presents exhibitions about local crafts and municipal history, highlighting the textile production heritage of the former imperial city.

The town connects to neighboring regions through an efficient transport network, with Austria and Lake Constance approximately 40 kilometers from the center.

The name Leutkirch derives from Leutekirche, meaning Church of the People, referring to the current Sankt Martin Catholic church in the town center.

Location: Landkreis Ravensburg

Inception: 7 century

Capital city: Leutkirch im Allgäu

Elevation above the sea: 654 m

Shares border with: Aichstetten, Isny im Allgäu, Bad Wurzach, Kißlegg, Argenbühl, Altusried, Legau, Lautrach, Buchenberg

Website: https://leutkirch.de

GPS coordinates: 47.82556,10.02222

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01

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