A city of southwest Germany on the Neckar River southeast of Stuttgart. Founded in the 8th century, it was a free imperial city from the 13th century until 1802. Population: 91,800.
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A city of southwest Germany on the Neckar River southeast of Stuttgart. Founded in the 8th century, it was a free imperial city from the 13th century until 1802. Population: 91,800.
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Esslingen am Neckar (ĕs'lĭng-ən äm nĕk'är) or Esslingen, city (1994 pop. 91,390), Baden-Württemberg, SW Germany, on the Neckar River. Manufactures include machinery, electrical products, textiles, and leather goods. It is particularly noted for its fruits and wines. Founded in the 8th cent., Esslingen was a free imperial city from the 13th cent. to 1802, when it passed to Württemberg. It was (1488) the scene of the founding of the Great Swabian League. Noteworthy structures include a castle (13th-16th cent.) and a Gothic church, the Frauenkirche (14th-16th cent.). Manufactures include textiles and beer. The town is a year-round tourist resort.
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For the Swiss city of the same name, see Esslingen, Switzerland.
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| Country | Germany |
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| State | Baden-Württemberg |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart |
| District | Esslingen |
| Mayor | Jürgen Zieger (SPD) |
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| Area | 46.43 km2 (17.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Population | 92,299 (1 January 2004) |
| - Density | 1,988 /km2 (5,149 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | ES |
| Postal codes | 73701–73734 |
| Area code | 0711 |
| Website | www.esslingen.de |
Esslingen am Neckar is a city in the Stuttgart Region of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany, capital of the District of Esslingen as well as the largest city in the district.
It is located on the Neckar River, about 14 km southeast of Stuttgart city centre. The surrounding regions are also mostly developed around the city of Esslingen.
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History
Prehistoric Times
Through archealogical findings there is evidence of premanent settlement in what is now the city of Esslingen since the Neolithic Stone Age. Traces of human settlement found at the site of the city church date back to 1000 B.C.
Roman times
In the 1st century AD the Esslingen region became a part of the Roman Empire. During this period there existed a Roman warehouse in the area of Oberesslingen. The next major Roman settlements and garrisons were Cannstatt and Köngen.
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 target for pilgrimage and led to its growth.
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 constructed, which made 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 time 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 1803, becoming part of the Duchy of Württemberg.
19th Century to date
The beginning of 19th Century was characterised by industrialisation. Glove manufacturing, food proceesing, textiles, and metal working were early industries in Esslingen. On 20 November 1845 the first train ran from Cannstatt to Esslingen.
Esslingen was occupied by U.S. soldiers in April 1945, toward the end of World War II. During the war the city suffered very little damage thus most of the medivial appearance of its city centre has been preserved.
After the Second World War, about 47,000 people (mostly refugees and displaced persons from the Eastern Germany) moved to Esslingen. There were settlements in Oberesslingen and Zollberg, in order 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.
Hochschule Esslingen
Esslingen is home to a University of Applied Science. The Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (German: Hochschule Esslingen) is known for its mechanical engineering and automotive programmes. The university also offers some Masters programmes in English.
Twin cities
Eger, Hungary
Maladzyechna, Belarus
Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Norrköping, Sweden
Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland
Schiedam, Netherlands
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Udine, Italy
Velenje, Slovenia
Vienne, France
References
- This article incorporates information from the German Wikipedia.
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- Official website (German)
- City Portal (German)
- Pictures of Esslingen (German) (English)
- Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (German) (English)
- description of the Esslingen round walk with many pictures (German)
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