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| Population | 7,731 (2006) | |||||||||
| - Density | 682 /km² (1,767 /sq. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation The 26 cantons of Switzerland are the states of the Federal state of Switzerland. Aargau ( German; rarely anglicized Argovia) is one of the more northerly cantons of Switzerland. In contrast to centrally organised States in the federally constituted Switzerland each Canton iscompletely free to decide its own Lenzburg is a district of the Canton of Aargau in Switzerland, lying at the center of the canton In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume mi. ) | |||||||||
| Area | 11.33 km² (4.4 sq mi) | |||||||||
| Elevation | 405 m (1,329 ft) | |||||||||
| Postal code | 5600 | |||||||||
| Mayor | Hans Huber (as of 2008) FDP/PRD | |||||||||
| Surrounded by (view map) |
Ammerswil, Egliswil, Hendschiken, Möriken-Wildegg, Niederlenz, Othmarsingen, Rupperswil, Seon, Staufen | |||||||||
| Website | www.lenzburg.ch | |||||||||
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Lenzburg is a town in the central regions of the Swiss canton of Aargau and is the capital of the district of the same name. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. To help compare sizes of different geographic regions we list here Areas between 10 km² (1000 Hectares and 100 km² (10000 hectares The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit This page is a summary of the Postal codes of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government The Free Democratic Party of Switzerland (Freisinnig-Demokratische Partei der Schweiz (FDP Parti radical-démocratique suisse (PRD Partito liberale radicale svizzero (PLR Partida The following is a list of the municipalities in Switzerland, listed alphabetically (from Aadorf to Zwischbergen) Ammerswil is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Egliswil is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Hendschiken is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Möriken-Wildegg is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Niederlenz is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Othmarsingen is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Rupperswil is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Seon is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Staufen is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation The 26 cantons of Switzerland are the states of the Federal state of Switzerland. Aargau ( German; rarely anglicized Argovia) is one of the more northerly cantons of Switzerland. Lenzburg is a district of the Canton of Aargau in Switzerland, lying at the center of the canton The town, founded in the Middle Ages, lies in the Seetal valley, about 3 kilometres south of the Aare delta. The Aar ( German Aare) a tributary of the Rhine, is the longest River that both rises and ends entirely within Switzerland. A delta is a Landform where the mouth of a River flows into an Ocean, Sea, Estuary, Lake or another river Lenzburg and the neighbouring municipalities of Niederlenz and Staufen have grown together in an agglomeration. Niederlenz is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Staufen is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.
Lenzburg lies 30 km west of Zurich. Zürich (, Zürich German: Züri, Zurich, Zurigo; in English generally Zurich) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the There is a fast public transport connection through Lenzburg from Zurich to Basel. "Basilia" redirects here For the Fly Genus, see Basilia (fly. Many people commute to Zurich or its airport at Kloten each day. Zürich Airport also called Kloten Airport, is located in Kloten, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland and managed by Unique Airport
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History
The oldest excavations originate from Neolithic times, some over 5,000 years old. The Neolithic (from Greek νεολιθικός — neolithikos from νέος neos, "new" + λίθος lithos A Roman theatre was uncovered when the motorway was built in 1964. The Roman Empire was the post-Republican phase of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial Theatre (or theater, see spelling differences) is the branch of the Performing arts defined by Bernard Beckerman as what "occurs when one Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. It was part of a small settlement with 500 inhabitants that existed for approximately 200 years. The settlement was abandoned in the 3rd century. The 3rd century is the period from 201 to 300 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian / Common Era. In the 5th and 6th centuries, an Alamanni settlement existed. The 5th century is the period from 401 to 500 in accordance with the Julian calendar in Anno Domini / Common Era. The 6th century is the period from 501 to 600 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian / Common Era. The Alamanni, Allemanni, or Alemanni were originally an alliance of Germanic tribes located around the upper Main river ( Germany The oldest registered usage of the name Lencis (from which Lenzburg derives) is from 893 AD. This article refers to the year 893 The number 893 can also refer to Japanese traditional organized crime groups Yakuza.
In 1036, Schloss Lenzburg was used for the first time as seat for the count of Lenzburg, then an important lord. Schloss Lenzburg is a castle founded above the old part of town of Lenzburg in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland. The house however died out in 1173, and the castle was then transferred to emperor Frederick Barbarossa. Frederick I Barbarossa (1122 &ndash 10 June 1190) was elected King of Germany at Frankfurt on 4 March 1152 and crowned In the following period, it was mainly used by the Kyburger house. The Habsburgs took over the castle in 1273. City rights were granted in 1306.
Lenzburg was conquered by Bern in 1415, along with the western part of current Aargau, though Bern did not take away its city rights. The city of Berne or Bern (, Berne, Berna, Romansh: Berna, Bernese German: Bärn) is the Bundesstadt ( Federal Aargau ( German; rarely anglicized Argovia) is one of the more northerly cantons of Switzerland. In 1433, the city of Bern bought the castle and used it to govern the region from 1444 to 1798. Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a A major fire devastated the town in 1491, sparing only fifteen houses. The reformation was carried out simultanuously with the rest of the region in 1528, and the economy started to transform slowly from an agrarian to a more industrial one in the 16th century. The Protestant Reformation was a reform movement in Europe that began in 1517 though its roots lie further back in time Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated Animals The study of agriculture A textile factory was founded in 1732. A factory (previously manufactory) or manufacturing plant is an industrial Building where workers manufacture goods Year 1732 ( MDCCXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a
In 1798, the Helvetian Republic was proclaimed and the lords from Bern were ousted. Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a In Swiss history, the Helvetic Republic ( 1798 &ndash 1803) represented an early attempt to impose a central authority over Switzerland, The city of Berne or Bern (, Berne, Berna, Romansh: Berna, Bernese German: Bärn) is the Bundesstadt ( Federal The canton of Aargau was founded and Lenzburg became the capital of the district in 1803. Aargau ( German; rarely anglicized Argovia) is one of the more northerly cantons of Switzerland. 1803 ( MDCCCIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The canton gained the castle in 1804. Year 1804 ( MDCCCIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Lenzburg transformed into the economic centre of the region in the 19th century. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Many people in the area worked for the "Wool lords" (German: Baumwollherren). The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. In 1875, Lenzburg was connected to the railway system, and bankruptcy followed only one year later: the competition was too much. Year 1875 ( MDCCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against Competition is a rivalry between individuals groups nations or animals for territory or resources The recovery followed relatively quickly in the following decade. A decade is a period of 10 Years (since 1594 a factor of 10 difference between two numbers, or sometimes a set or a group of ten (since 1451
The castle changed hands several times in the 19th and 20th century. In 1860, it was bought by Frank Wedekind, a poet from Germany. Year 1860 ( MDCCLX) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year starting Benjamin Franklin Wedekind ( Hannover July 24, 1864 &ndash Munich March 9, 1918) usually known as Frank Wedekind A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. In 1893, it was purchased by Americans and renovated. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Finally, in 1956, it was bought by the canton and since been used to house a museum. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Sites of interest
The undisputed landmark of the city is the Lenzburg castle, built in the 11th century and since enlarged on several occasions. Schloss Lenzburg is a castle founded above the old part of town of Lenzburg in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland. Lenzburg ranks among the oldest and most important high-castles in Switzerland. The castle is located on a hill and towers about 100 meters above the city level. The old part of the town at the foot of the hill is U-shaped and in very good condition, consisting of a main road with two parallel alleys and another lane. Only parts of the city wall have been preserved and are now under monument protection. The old town, the castle, its historical museum, the castle hill with its Neolithic burial grounds, and the archaeological site on the Lindfeld with its Roman theater, vicus and burial site are listed as heritage sites of national significance. The Neolithic (from Greek νεολιθικός — neolithikos from νέος neos, "new" + λίθος lithos In the history of the Roman empire, a vicus (pl vici was an ad hoc provincial civilian settlement that sprang up close to and because of a nearby official Roman The Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance (Schweizerisches Inventar der Kulturgüter von nationaler und regionaler Bedeutung Inventaire suisse [1]
Some notable buildings in the old town include:
- Town church, built 1667
- City hall at Rathausgasse 31
- Old Burghalde, built in 1628
- New Burghalde, built in 1794: with symmetrical Early-Classical building with an outdoor staircase and a gate. Year 1794 ( MDCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a
- Library
- The Museum Burghalde
- Roman theatre, from the 1st century A. The 1st century was the Century that lasted from 1 to 100 according the Julian calendar. D.
- Aquatinta
Economics
Lenzburg is an important economic centre, containing over 800 enterprises, of which about 80% in the service sector. The majority of businesses are in the small and medium enterprise bracket, but a number of international companies are established in Lenzburg, such as the multinational ABB and the meat processing plant Traitafina. Small and medium enterprises (also SMEs, small and medium businesses, SMBs, and variations thereof are companies whose headcount or } ABB, formerly Asea Brown Boveri, is a Multinational corporation headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, operating mainly in the power Lenzburg has a total workforce of around 6,000.
Transportation
Lenzburg is an important transportation hub and is only 25 km from Zurich, with close access to the A1, Switzerland's most important east-west road connection. Zürich (, Zürich German: Züri, Zurich, Zurigo; in English generally Zurich) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the A partially underground road named "Kerntangente" was constructed to draw through-traffic away from the city centre.
Express trains of the Jurasüdfuss and Zürich-Aarau-Basel lines pass through Lenzburg, with urther lines leading to Brugg, Lucerne, Zofingen and Zug. Brugg is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau and is the seat of the district of the same name Lucerne ( Italian Lucerna) is a city in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne Zofingen is a city in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland, with a population of 10534 ( As of 2006) Zug (German) is the capital of the Canton of Zug in Switzerland. Lenzburg also has a connection to the Zürcher S-Bahn.
Zurich International Airport is within close reach. Zürich Airport also called Kloten Airport, is located in Kloten, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland and managed by Unique Airport
The local transit Regionalbus Lenzburg leads to Brunegg, Dintikon, Möriken-Wildegg, Schafisheim and Seengen. Brunegg is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Dintikon is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Möriken-Wildegg is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Schafisheim is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Seengen is a municipality in the district of Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. The town is also served by an urban bus route.
Events
- For over 400 years the youth celebration is the largest event in Lenzburg, taking place every year on the second Friday of July.
- In August the Gauklerfestival takes place in the streets of the old part of town with international delicacies.
People
- Philipp Albert Stapfer, Minister of the Helvetic Republic 1766-1840. Philipp Albert Stapfer (born Bern, 23 September 1766 - Paris, 27 March 1840) was a Swiss politician and philosopher In Swiss history, the Helvetic Republic ( 1798 &ndash 1803) represented an early attempt to impose a central authority over Switzerland, Year 1766 ( MDCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Year 1840 ( MDCCCXL) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year
Literature
- Fritz Stuber, Jürg Lang et al. , Stadtbilduntersuchung Altstadt Lenzburg (Townscape Investigation of the Historic Part of Lenzburg), Urbanistics, Zurich 1976, ISBN 3 85957 001 3, 168 p. , 234 ill.
References
- ^ Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance (1995), p. The Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance (Schweizerisches Inventar der Kulturgüter von nationaler und regionaler Bedeutung Inventaire suisse 41.
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