Iserlohn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iserlohn
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Bauernkirche
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Admin. region | Arnsberg | |
| District | Märkischer Kreis | |
| Subdivisions | 5 | |
| Elevation | 106 - 494 m (−1,514.7 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 92,540 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
58636 – 58644
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| Dialling codes | 02371 (Iserlohn) 02374 (Iserlohn-Letmathe) 02304 (Schwerte,Iserlohn-Hennen) 02352 (Altena,parts of Iserlohn-Kesbern) 02378 (Fröndenberg- Langschede, Iserlohn-Drüpplingsen) |
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| Vehicle registration | MK, IS until 1974 LS until 1979 |
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| Website | www.iserlohn.de | |
Iserlohn is a city in the Märkischer Kreis district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the largest city by population and area within the district and the Sauerland region.
Geography
Iserlohn is located at the north end of the Sauerland near the Ruhr river.
History
The Pancratius church (also called Bauernkirche) was founded in around 985, but the first written document mentioning lon dates only from 1150. In 1237 the Count of the Mark gave Iserlohn municipal rights. In 1975 the city, which had been an urban district before, incorporated the surrounding ex-municipalities of Letmathe, Hennen, Sümmern and Kesbern, and became part of the district "Märkischer Kreis". As a larger mid-sized city, Iserlohn, however, still has a special status as compared to most other municipalities in the district. This means that the city takes on tasks more usually performed by the district (e.g. social and youth affairs) so that in some ways it is comparable to an urban district.
Points of interest
The Dechenhöhle was discovered in 1868 during the construction of the railway line Hagen-Iserlohn. 360m are accessible for visitors, and lots of stalactites make it a spectacular sight.
The Danzturm, located atop the southern hill overlooking the old city, is a landmark and featured on the logo of the local brewery (Iserlohner). The tower features spectacular views of the valley and surrounding hills and is open to the public with a small inn at the base.
In the 18th Century, the town became known for its Iserlohn boxes, a form of tobacco or snuff box with an engraved or embossed lid that often featured an image of Frederick the Great.
Coat of arms
In the middle of the coat of arms is Saint Pancras (St. Pancratius), patron of the oldest church in Iserlohn. He is depicted between two towers of the historic city wall. The checked fess below is derived from the arms of the Counts of the Mark.
Images for kids
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Seilersee
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Town hall
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Danzturm
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Villa Wessel
See also
In Spanish: Iserlohn para niños
