Langenzenn

Infobox German Location
type = Stadt
Wappen = Wappen_Langenzenn.pnglat_deg = 49 |lat_min = 29 |lat_sec = 40
lon_deg = 10 |lon_min = 47 |lon_sec = 41
Lageplan = Landkreis_Fürth.svg
Bundesland = Bayern
Regierungsbezirk = Mittelfranken
Landkreis = Fürth
Höhe = 313
Fläche = 46.31
Einwohner = 10601
Stand = 2006-12-31
PLZ = 90579
Vorwahl = 09101
Kfz = FÜ
Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 5 73 120
Gliederung = 23 Stadtteile
Straße = Klaushofer Weg 1
Website = [http://www.langenzenn.de/ www.langenzenn.de]
Bürgermeister = Jürgen Habel
Partei = CSU

Langenzenn is a municipality in the district of Fürth, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 15 km west of Fürth.The town lies on the river Zenn and has a population of 10.623 people (30. June 2006).

Geography

It belongs to the district of Fürth near Nürnberg and lies in the Rangau.

Neighbouring Towns
Wilhermsdorf (6,3 km)
Großhabersdorf
Cadolzburg (7,36 km)
Veitsbronn (6,29 km)
Puschendorf (4,41 km)
Emskirchen (8,19 km)
Hagenbüchach (4,41 km)

History

First historic mention in 903 by king Ludwig IV as "Zenna".Langenzenn got the rights and privileges of a town in 1360.Around that time the Halsgericht moved from Cadolzburg to Langenzenn. Thus, the town got the full jurisdiction.The last execution was realized in 1763.1361 it got the right to produce money by king Karl IV.

A big fire in 1720 destroyed the town hall. A new town hall was built, which exists this very day.

Development of population

Culture

Langenzenn has a theater where the "Klosterhofspiele Langenzenn" are performed every summer. Another ensemble with more tradition is the "Hans-Sachs-Spielgruppe".The gothic evangelian church exists since 1369.It also exists pieces of the city wall.In 2005 and 2006 the "Prinzregentenplatz", the medievally merket place of the town was remodelled.

Hans-Sachs-Spielgruppe

The ensemble was founded in 1963 [ [http://www.hans-sachs-spiele.de/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9 Vereinschronik] ] . The chairman is Klaus Roscher.

History

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Klosterhofspiele

Since a lot of years the Klosterhofspiele are a part of Langenzenn culture. The chairman is Roland Schönfelder.

History

;2000 [ [http://www.klosterhofspiele.com/oldfashion/ver_nach.htm Archiv] ] :Hans-Sachs-Spiele:Viel Lärm in Chiozza;2001:Hans-Sachs-Spiele:Der Bürger als Edelmann;2002:Hans-Sachs-Spiele:Der Widerspenstigen Zähmung;2003:Hans-Sachs-Spiele:Lysistrata:Concert "Kirchenkreis Nürnberg":Musik-Frühschoppen:Schneewittchen:Schieper's Krieper's:Ernst-Mosch-Concert:Missa parvulorum dei;2004 [ [http://www.klosterhofspiele.de/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=93 Bisherige Inszenierungen] ] :Hans-Sachs-Spiele:Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor

Economy and infrastructure

Langenzenn lies on the Südwesttangente, so it is connected very well to Fürth/Nürnberg.The railway Zenngrundbahn was built in 1872.It consorts from Fürth to Markt Erlbach and back every hour. Langenzenn has 3 stations: Langenzenn main railway station, Hardhof and Laubendorf.

Residenting companies

Bricks are produced in Langenzenn since the 16th century. After World War II only 2 companies produce still bricks: The "Koramic Dachprodukte GmbH & Co. KG",belonging to the Wienerberger Gruppe,and the "Walther Dachziegel GmbH".

The steel- and materialtrader "Heine + Beisswenger" has a location between Langenzenn and Burggrafenhof.

The packingproducer "ElringKlinger AG" exports his make to many automobile companies.

The "ELIA Tuning und Design AG" is a Renault,Nissan and Dacia tuning companie.

Langenzenn has several industrial areas, with many smaller companies being located there.

Media

The "Langenzenner Zeitung" is published every month.

Public Institutions

Since 1977 Langenzenn has an indoor pool.The local museum opens in 1957. 1382 a hospital was built. The oldest part existing today is from 1536. In 2007 the hospital will be closed.The youth center "Alte Post" was founded in 1977 and is the oldest youth center in this area.The public library was founded in 1903,restored in 1983 and has ca.22000 books.

Education

Langenzenn has a school system since 1439.Since 1967 it has an elemantary and a "Hauptschule" which is similar to the secondary modern school.1984 the "Wolfang Borchert Gymnasium" was founded in Langenzenn, which has place for 1150 school children.Langenzenn has also 4 kindergartens.

Sport

Langenzenn's main sports club is the "TSV 1894 Langenzenn" supporting several sports, but mainly soccer.

References

External links

* [http://www.langenzenn.de/ Official Website] de icon
* [http://www.tsv-langenzenn.de/index.html] de icon