Penzberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Penzberg is a city in the Weilheim-Schongau district of Bavaria, Germany, approximately 50 km south of Munich. Historically a coal mining town first mentioned in 1275, it later became known for its pharmaceutical industries. A tragic event during WWII, the 'Night of Penzberg Murder', saw the execution of local resistance fighters by Nazi forces.
Statistics
Area
25.73 km²
Population
16,909