Breitenwang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Breitenwang
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 Breitenwang
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Reutte | |
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| • Total | 18.94 km2 (7.31 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 850 m (2,790 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6600
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| Area code | 05672 | |
| Vehicle registration | RE | |
| Website | www.breitenwang. tirol.gv.at |
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Breitenwang is a small town and village in the Reutte area of Tyrol, Austria. It is a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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Discover Breitenwang: Location and Neighbors
Where is Breitenwang located?
Breitenwang is found in the Reutte valley. It is very close to the larger town of Reutte. The town is also near the beautiful Plansee lake. Breitenwang is made up of several smaller areas. These include Breitenwang, Lähn, Mühl, Neumühl, and a part of Plansee itself. A river called the Archbach starts from the Plansee and flows through the municipality.
Who are Breitenwang's neighbors?
Breitenwang has only two towns next to it. To the south, you will find Heiterwang. To the west, north, and east, it borders Reutte.
A Look at Breitenwang's Past
When was Breitenwang first mentioned?
Breitenwang was first written about in the year 1094. It was called "Breitinwanc" or "Breitenwanch" back then. At that time, a duke named Welf IV and his wife Judith gave their land to a monastery. This monastery was called Altdorf-Weingarten.
How did Breitenwang's importance change?
Breitenwang used to be bigger and more important than Reutte. However, things changed when the main road was made straighter. After this, Breitenwang became less important.
A historical event in Breitenwang
A very important person, Emperor Lothar III, passed away in Breitenwang. This happened on December 4, 1137. He was on his way back from a trip to Italy.
Culture and Interesting Sights
The Catholic Parish Church of Breitenwang
The Catholic parish church Breitenwang is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. It was built around the year 1650. Inside, you can see a beautiful painting on the ceiling of the choir room. This painting shows "the key handover to Peter." It was created in 1755 by Johann Jakob Zeiller. In the church's sacristy, there are four special silver containers. These hold holy items and show the apostles Peter and Paul. They also show two saints who protect against illness, Sebastian and Rochus.
The Mortuary Chapel and its Dance of Death
There is also a special chapel next to the church tower. It is called the mortuary chapel Ad Beatam Virginem Mariam Dolorosam. This chapel was added in 1732. Inside, you can see a unique artwork called a "dance of death." It was made by a sculptor named Thomas Seitz between 1724 and 1728. This artwork shows ten people dancing with Death. Each person is shown with things that tell you who they are. For example, you can see a Pope, a soldier, a farmer, and an emperor. The chapel also has other beautiful decorations. These include stucco reliefs, a ceiling painting by Paul Zeiller, and sculptures by Anton Sturm.
See also
In Spanish: Breitenwang para niños
