Waldsassen
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| Waldsassen | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberpfalz |
| District | Tirschenreuth |
| Mayor | Bernd Sommer (CSU) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 66.54 km² (25.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 477 m (1565 ft) |
| Population | 7,347 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 110 /km² (286 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | TIR |
| Postal code | 95652 |
| Area code | 09632 |
| Website | www.waldsassen.info |
Waldsassen is a town in the district of Tirschenreuth bordering the Czech Republic in the Upper Palatinate, Bavaria.
As of June 2005, Waldsassen had a population of 7,483.
The town is famous for its Papal basilica and the former Waldsassen Abbey, both in Baroque style.
Notable personalities from the town include German footballer Dietmar Hamann.
[edit] History
A Cistercian abbey was founded at Waldsassen in 1133 by Diepold III, Margrave of Vohburg.[1]
[edit] Sources
[edit] External links
- Waldsassen Basilica: images
- Waldsassen Basilica: images
- Waldsassen town official website
- Waldsassen parish website
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