Wissembourg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wissembourg is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of northeastern France, historically known as Weißenburg. The town's name originates from the German 'white castle' and has a complex history of annexation between France and Germany. Founded around a 7th-century Benedictine abbey, it became a significant religious and cultural center.
Statistics
Area
48.18 km²
Population
7,566