Königslutter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Königslutter
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Lower Saxony | |
| District | Helmstedt | |
| First mentioned | 1150 | |
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| • Total | 16,214 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Website | www.koenigslutter.de | |
Königslutter am Elm is a city in Germany. It is located in the Helmstedt district, in the state of Lower Saxony. The city is close to the Elm hills. In 2003, about 17,000 people lived there.
Königslutter has a special friendship with Taunton in Somerset, England. This means they are "twinned" cities. The city is also part of a fun tourist route called the German Half-Timbered House Road. This road shows off many old buildings with wooden frames.
The city started as a small village called Lutter. It was first mentioned in the year 1150. Around 1300, it grew into a market town. By 1400, it officially became a city.
History of Königslutter
For a long time, Königslutter was known for making beer. People also mined and cut limestone from the Elm hills. This stone was used for building. Today, tourism is very important. Many visitors come to see the beautiful buildings along the German Half-Timbered House Road. They also visit the Dom, which is a famous church.
The Kaiserdom Church
In 1924, a village called Oberlutter joined Königslutter. This also included the famous monastery church, known as the Kaiserdom. A Benedictine monastery was started near Lutter in 1135. It was founded by Holy Roman Emperor Lothar II.
The Kaiserdom church is famous for its amazing sculptures. It is also where Emperor Lothar II is buried. It's a very old and important building to visit.
Images for kids
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The Kaiserdom church
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Inside the church
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Samuel Hahnemann in 1841
See also
In Spanish: Königslutter para niños
