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Jaarlijks lichtjesfeest in Delft
The Hague Theater
Old Town, Sarajevo
Affectionately known as "Pigeon Square", Sarajevo
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Old Town, Unesco World Heritage
Middle Ages
Esslingen was first mentioned in 777 as Ezelinga in the last will of Abbot Fulrad from Saint-Denis (near Paris), the chaplain of Pippin and Charlemagne. He bequeathed the church sixth cell upon the river Neckar to his monastery, Saint-Denis. He also brought the bones of Saint Vitalis to Esslingen, which made it a destination for pilgrims and led to its growth.
Territory of the Free Imperial City of Esslingen
Around 800 Esslingen became a market town, its market rights being certified in 866. In 949–953 it was a possession of Liudolf, Duke of Swabia. Esslingen received city rights in 1229 under Emperor Frederick II. During the same period the still extant Neckar bridge was built, making Esslingen a major centre for trade on the route between Italy, Switzerland, and northern Germany. Taxes provided by the bridge and market led to further growth of the town, as did the export of the highly regarded wines from the region.
The period between the 13th century and 16th century saw many conflicts between the Free Imperial City and the Counts of Württemberg (later Duchy of Württemberg). About half the population lost their lives in the Thirty Years War between 1618 and 1648 through famine or epidemics. Esslingen lost its independence as an Imperial city in 1802-1803, becoming part of the Duchy of Württemberg.
19th century to date[edit]
The beginning of the 19th century was characterised by industrialisation. Glove manufacturing, food processing, textiles, and metal working were early industries in Esslingen. On 20 November 1845 the first train ran from Cannstatt to Esslingen station.
Esslingen was occupied by U.S. soldiers in April 1945, towards the end of World War II. During the war the city suffered very little damage, thus the medieval character of its city centre has been mostly preserved.
After the Second World War about 47,000 people moved to Esslingen, mostly refugees and displaced persons from East Germany. Housing developments in Oberesslingen and Zollberg were created to overcome the shortage of housing.
In 1973 Nürtingen district was merged with Esslingen am Neckar, making Esslingen the seat of a much enlarged district.
The most beautiful sound is produced by this clock at noon. The figures move and the eagle flaps it's wings.
Das Alte Rathaus wurde um 1420 als städtisches Kauf- und Steuerhaus errichtet und gilt mit seinem prächtigen Fachwerk-Südgiebel als Hauptwerk des alemannischen Fachwerkbaus. 1586 bis 1589 wurde vor der Nordseite durch Heinrich Schickhardt eine Giebelfront mit zierlichem Uhrentürmchen im Renaissancestil errichtet. 1592 kam eine astronomische Uhr mit den allegorischen Figuren Justitia und Temperantia dazu, die sich bei jedem Stundenschlag bewegen. Ein Adler, das Wappentier der Freien Reichsstadt, schlägt dazu mit den Flügeln. Die Uhr im Alten Rathaus zu Esslingen ist eine astronomische Uhr und die älteste funktionierende schmiedeeiserne Turmuhr Deutschlands. Sie wurde von der Denkmalstiftung Baden-Württemberg zum „Denkmal des Monats März 2007“ ernannt.
Anlässlich einer Renovierung 1926 wurde von den Esslinger Bürgern ein Glockenspiel mit 24 Glocken gespendet. Durch eine weitere Bürgerinitiative 1976 wurde das Glockenspiel noch einmal erneuert und um 5 Glocken erweitert. Damit verfügt es über einen Tonumfang von mehr als zwei Oktaven. Zur Verfügung stehen mehr als 200 Lieder, die mit Lochbändern gesteuert werden. Das Glockenspiel ist jeden Tag um 8:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 und 19.30 Uhr zu hören.
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