Eichstätt facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eichstätt
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Eichstätt
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Oberbayern | |
| District | Eichstätt | |
| Elevation | 371-534 m (−1,381.0 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 13,714 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
85072, 85067
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| Dialling codes | 08421 | |
| Vehicle registration | EI | |
| Website | www.eichstaett.de | |
Eichstätt is a city in the state of Bavaria, Germany. It is the main city of the District of Eichstätt. The city is located along the Altmühl River. In 2002, about 13,078 people lived there.
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History of Eichstätt
Eichstätt has a long and interesting history.
Early Beginnings
In the year 741, a person named St. Willibald started a special church area called the Bishopric of Eichstätt. This was built where an old Roman station used to be. The city officially became a town in 908, which means it got special rights.
Rule by Prince-Bishops
For many years, until 1802, Eichstätt was ruled by a prince-bishop. This was a leader who was both a religious bishop and a political ruler, like a prince. In 1806, Eichstätt became part of the state of Bavaria.
Modern Eichstätt
Today, Eichstätt is home to the Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. This is the only Catholic university in Germany.
The city is also well-known for its quarries. These are places where special rocks like Solnhofen Stone and Jurassic limestone are dug up. A very famous fossil, the Berlin specimen of Archaeopteryx, was found in a quarry on the Blumenberg hill near Eichstätt.
Images for kids
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The Residenzplatz in the center of Eichstätt
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A view inside the Eichstätt Cathedral
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The Willibaldsburg castle above Eichstätt
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Max von Widnmann
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Prince Maximilian of Saxony in 1901
