Nördlingen
i. Facts and figures State: Bavaria Government district: Schwaben Donau-Ries Area: 68,1 km² Population: 19.023
ii. History of the Ries 15 mil. years ago: 70000 B.C.: The Ofnet-Caves are inhabited by Neanderthals 70000 B.C.: Hunters and gatherers live in the Ries 15 mil. years ago: A meteorite hits the ground > The Ries becomes a crater
IIi. History of Nördlingen 898: First mention of Nördlingen in records 1523: Reformation: Nördlingen becomes Protestant 1634: Battle of Nördlingen 1970: field training of Apollo astronauts in the Ries earlier later
Iv. St. Georg‘s CHURCH 1427: the decision to build the church 1505: the building is finished 1945: a bomb destroys the organ The tower „Daniel“ is 90 m high
V. The Klösterle 1243: cloister 1478: witches‘ prison 1585: granary 1977 - today: hotel, restaurant & Banquet Hall
vi. The city wallS 5 gates 11 towers completely preserved
vii. The Stabenfest On the first Monday after Mother's Day It‘s a festivity for children A parade of children, who carry flags and flowers
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