Weilburg

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Weilburg

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Weilburg is located in the Lahn valley, between the Westerwald and Taunus mountains in Hesse, Germany. Historically, it was first mentioned in 906 as a fortification named Wilineburch, and later became significant due to the 'Weilburger Testament' of King Conrad I in 918. The town's strategic location controlled trade routes from Frankfurt to Cologne and Flanders to Bohemia.

Statistics

Area

57.51 km²

Population

13,395

Location