Lauenburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lauenburg is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, situated on the Elbe river. Founded in 1182 by Bernard of Ascania, it historically served as the capital of the Duchy of Lauenburg until 1616. Today, the castle remains a prominent landmark, housing the city administration.
Statistics
Area
9.56 km²
Population
11,999