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{{Infobox German location
{{Infobox German location
|type = Stadt
|type = Stadt
|image_photo = Mindelheim.jpg
|image_photo = Marienplatz, Mindelheim, Alemania, 2019-06-21, DD 03.jpg
|image_caption = Marian Square
|image_coa = Wappen Mindelheim.svg
|image_coa = Wappen Mindelheim.svg
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|lat_deg = 48 |lat_min = 02
|lon_deg = 10 |lon_min = 28
|image_plan = Mindelheim in MN.svg
|image_plan = Mindelheim in MN.svg
|state = Bavaria
|state = Bavaria
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|district = Unterallgäu
|district = Unterallgäu
|elevation = 607
|elevation = 607
|area = 56.44
|area = 56.44
|population = 14118
|postal_code = 87711–87719
|Stand = 2006-12-31
|area_code = 08261
|postal_code = 87711–87719
|licence = MN
|PLZ-alt = 8948
|area_code = 08261
|licence = MN
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 7 78 173
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 7 78 173
|divisions = 7 [[Stadtteil]]e
|divisions = 7 [[Stadtteil]]e
|Adresse = Maximilianstraße 26<br/>87719 Mindelheim
|website = [http://www.mindelheim.de/ www.mindelheim.de]
|website = [http://www.mindelheim.de/ www.mindelheim.de]
|mayor = Stephan Winter<ref>[https://www.statistik.bayern.de/wahlen/kommunalwahlen/bgm/ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden], [[Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik]], 15 July 2021.</ref>
|mayor = Stephan Winter
|party = CSU
|leader_term = 2020&ndash;26
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|party = CSU
}}
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[[File:Ayuntamiento, Mindelheim, Alemania, 2019-06-21, DD 06.jpg|150px|thumb|Town hall]]
'''Mindelheim''' ([[Swabian German|Swabian]]: ''Mindelhoi'') is a town in [[Swabia (Bavaria)|Swabia]], [[Bavaria]], [[Germany]]. The town is the [[Capital (political)|capital]] of the [[Unterallgäu]] district. At various points in history it was the chief settlement of an [[Principality of Mindelheim|eponymous state]].
'''Mindelheim''' ({{IPA|de|ˈmɪndl̩ˌhaɪ̯m|lang|De-Mindelheim.ogg}}; [[Swabian German|Swabian]]: ''Mindelhoi'') is a [[Town#Germany|town]] in [[Swabia (Bavaria)|Swabia]], [[Bavaria]], [[Germany]]. The town is the [[Capital (political)|capital]] of the [[Unterallgäu]] district. At various points in history it was the chief settlement of an [[Principality of Mindelheim|eponymous state]].


== Geography ==
== Geography ==


Mindelheim is located about {{convert|90|km|0|abbr=off}} west of the Bavarian capital of [[Munich]]. Other towns nearby are [[Memmingen]] or the [[destination spa|health resorts]] of [[Bad Grönenbach]], [[Ottobeuren]] or [[Bad Wörishofen]].
Mindelheim is located on the river [[Mindel]], about {{convert|90|km|0|abbr=off}} west of the Bavarian capital of [[Munich]]. Other towns nearby are [[Memmingen]] and the [[destination spa|health resorts]] of [[Bad Grönenbach]], [[Ottobeuren]] and [[Bad Wörishofen]].


Mindelheim is located close to the [[Bundesautobahn 96|Autobahn 96]] leading from Munich to [[Lindau]]. Furthermore, [[Mindelheim station]] is on the [[Buchloe–Memmingen railway]], which connects to [[Zürich Central Station|Zürich]] via [[Memmingen station|Memmingen]] and [[Lindau Central Station|Lindau]] and to [[Munich Central Station|Munich]] via [[Buchloe]], and the [[Central Swabian Railway]] (''Mittelschwabenbahn''), which connects to [[Günzburg station|Günzburg]] via [[Krumbach, Bavaria|Krumbach]].
Mindelheim is located close to the [[Bundesautobahn 96|Autobahn 96]] leading from Munich to [[Lindau]]. Furthermore, [[Mindelheim station]] is on the [[Buchloe–Memmingen railway]], which connects to [[Zürich Central Station|Zürich]] via [[Memmingen station|Memmingen]] and [[Lindau Central Station|Lindau]] and to [[Munich Central Station|Munich]] via [[Buchloe]], and the [[Central Swabian Railway]] (''Mittelschwabenbahn''), which connects to [[Günzburg station|Günzburg]] via [[Krumbach, Bavaria|Krumbach]].
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== Main sights ==
== Main sights ==


The picturesque town center of Mindelheim reflects the typical structure of a [[medieval]] settlement. The most important municipal buildings such as the [[town hall]] or [[Church (building)|church]]es are arranged around a central [[market square]].
The town center of Mindelheim reflects the typical structure of a [[medieval]] settlement. The most important municipal buildings such as the [[town hall]] or [[Church (building)|church]]es are arranged around a central [[market square]].


Like many other German cities, Mindelheim used to be surrounded by a [[city wall]]. As in most cases, this wall is now incomplete as it was partially torn down in the 19th century to make room for modern buildings. Nevertheless, the remaining parts of the wall and some gates give a good impression of the original state.
Like many other German cities, Mindelheim used to be surrounded by a [[city wall]]. As in most cases, this wall is now incomplete as it was partially torn down in the 19th century to make room for modern buildings. Nevertheless, the remaining parts of the wall and some gates give a good impression of the original state.
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Besides the old town center, the [[castle]] ''Mindelburg'' — now housing a restaurant and a publishing company — used to guard over the town in old times. The castle as well was not changed much in the last centuries. The complete annex displays the typical structure of a European fortress, including a [[donjon]]. This architectural ensemble is used to stage several festivals and markets.
Besides the old town center, the [[castle]] ''Mindelburg'' — now housing a restaurant and a publishing company — used to guard over the town in old times. The castle as well was not changed much in the last centuries. The complete annex displays the typical structure of a European fortress, including a [[donjon]]. This architectural ensemble is used to stage several festivals and markets.


Several museums and picture galleries are situated in Mindelheim as well; there is an ethnic art (Chinese, African, Arab) museum in Oberauerbach.
Several museums and picture galleries are situated in Mindelheim as well; there is an ethnic art (Chinese, African, Arab) museum in Oberauerbach. The [[Schwäbisches Turmuhrenmuseum]] is dedicated to historic tower clocks.

== Transport ==

Mindelheim is served by the [[Buchloe–Memmingen railway]].


== Twin towns ==
== Twin towns ==
Mindelheim is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with several [[Europe]]an towns:<ref>[http://www.mindelheim.de/content/view/94/167/ Twin towns]</ref>
Mindelheim is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with several [[Europe]]an towns:<ref>[http://www.mindelheim.de/content/view/94/167/ Twin towns] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060218013455/http://www.mindelheim.de/content/view/94/167/ |date=2006-02-18 }}</ref>


*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Bourg-de-Péage]], [[France]], since 1961
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Bourg-de-Péage]], [[France]], since 1961
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== References ==
== References ==
* [http://www.mindelheim.de/ Official website] {{de icon}}
* [http://www.mindelheim.de/ Official website] {{in lang|de}}
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Mindelheim is located in Germany
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Mindelheim is located in Bavaria
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Coordinates: 48°02′N 10°28′E / 48.033°N 10.467°E / 48.033; 10.467
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionSwabia
DistrictUnterallgäu
Subdivisions7 Stadtteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Stephan Winter[1] (CSU)
Area
 • Total
56.44 km2 (21.79 sq mi)
Elevation
607 m (1,991 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total
16,226
 • Density290/km2 (740/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
87711–87719
Dialling codes08261
Vehicle registrationMN
Websitewww.mindelheim.de
Town hall

Mindelheim (German: [ˈmɪndl̩ˌhaɪ̯m] ⓘ; Swabian: Mindelhoi) is a town in Swabia, Bavaria, Germany. The town is the capital of the Unterallgäu district. At various points in history it was the chief settlement of an eponymous state.

Geography

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Mindelheim is located on the river Mindel, about 90 kilometres (56 miles) west of the Bavarian capital of Munich. Other towns nearby are Memmingen and the health resorts of Bad Grönenbach, Ottobeuren and Bad Wörishofen.

Mindelheim is located close to the Autobahn 96 leading from Munich to Lindau. Furthermore, Mindelheim station is on the Buchloe–Memmingen railway, which connects to Zürich via Memmingen and Lindau and to Munich via Buchloe, and the Central Swabian Railway (Mittelschwabenbahn), which connects to Günzburg via Krumbach.

History

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In 1365, the Dukes of Teck-Owen came into the possession of Mindelheim but had to sell their heritage around the castle Teck to the Counts of Württemberg. The last member of that line, Louis of Teck, Patriarch of Aquileia since 1412, died in 1439.

On 18 November 1705, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough was made Prince of Mindelheim by Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor. Marlborough was invested at an Imperial Diet in Innsbruck on the 24 May 1706. Mindelheim had been bought by an Elector of Bavaria in the 16th century. It was confiscated from Elector Max Emmanuel in 1704 for his treachery, and effectively occupied after the Battle of Blenheim.

The Principality of Mindelheim was situated south of the Danube, 28 miles (45 km) south-west of Augsburg, and 48 miles (77 km) west of München. It covered an area of about 15 square miles (39 km2) and had an income of £2,000.[3] Marlborough had to meet the cost of investiture, which was reduced to £4,500 from the usual £12–15,000. He also avoided paying the wartime imperial tax of £6,000.

The King of Prussia, through his representative the prince of Anhalt-Dessau, moved that the title should descend successively to all the heirs of Marlborough’s body. But the princes were opposed. The lack of a male heir would prevent the Churchills becoming hereditary princes of the empire, and was essential to their agreement. Thus no special remainder was provided.

Marlborough visited Mindelheim in late May 1713, receiving princely honours from his subjects. But the fate of the principality, and of Marlborough's effective territorial sovereignty, depended upon the ultimate peace treaty. Mindelheim was lost 1714 to the Elector of Bavaria under the Treaty of Utrecht.

Main sights

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The town center of Mindelheim reflects the typical structure of a medieval settlement. The most important municipal buildings such as the town hall or churches are arranged around a central market square.

Like many other German cities, Mindelheim used to be surrounded by a city wall. As in most cases, this wall is now incomplete as it was partially torn down in the 19th century to make room for modern buildings. Nevertheless, the remaining parts of the wall and some gates give a good impression of the original state.

Besides the old town center, the castle Mindelburg — now housing a restaurant and a publishing company — used to guard over the town in old times. The castle as well was not changed much in the last centuries. The complete annex displays the typical structure of a European fortress, including a donjon. This architectural ensemble is used to stage several festivals and markets.

Several museums and picture galleries are situated in Mindelheim as well; there is an ethnic art (Chinese, African, Arab) museum in Oberauerbach. The Schwäbisches Turmuhrenmuseum is dedicated to historic tower clocks.

Transport

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Mindelheim is served by the Buchloe–Memmingen railway.

Twin towns

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Mindelheim is twinned with several European towns:[4]

References

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  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
  3. ^ Holmes, R. (2008) "Marlborough: England's Fragile Genius" (London: HarperPress) pg 303
  4. ^ Twin towns Archived 2006-02-18 at the Wayback Machine

See also

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