Lucka

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Lucka
Wettinerbrunnen, errected in memory of the 1307 battle
Wettinerbrunnen, errected in memory of the 1307 battle
Coat of arms Location
Coat of arms of Lucka
Lucka (Germany)
Lucka
Administration
Country Flag of Germany Germany
State Thuringia
District Altenburger Land
Town subdivisions 3
Mayor Kathrin Backmann
Basic statistics
Area 12.99 km² (5 sq mi)
Elevation 150 m  (492 ft)
Population 4,398  (31/12/2006)
 - Density 339 /km² (877 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate ABG
Postal code 04613
Area code 034492
Website www.lucka.de
Location of the town of Lucka within Altenburger Land district
Map

Coordinates: 51°5′42″N 12°20′7″E / 51.095, 12.33528

Lucka is a town in the Thuringian landkreis of Altenburger Land.

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[edit] History

The settlement of the area around Lucka occurred in the early Stone Age (5000-2500 b.c.). Lucka was first mentioned in writing in 1320 as "opidum Luckowe". The area was also the site of a battle in 1307 between the Habsburgs and the Wettins.

[edit] Sister cities

[edit] Town Division

Lucka is divided into two parts: Breitenhain and Prößdorf.

[edit] Personalities

  • Otto Engert--a Communist politician (b. in Prößdorf)
  • Erika Zuchold - World Champion and Olympic Medalist in Gymnastics
Lucka's Church
Lucka's Church

[edit] References

  • The information in this article is based on and/or translated from that found in its German equivalent.
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