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Rottweil

thumb|Aerial view Rottweil (; Alemannic: Rautweil) is a town in southwest Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Rottweil was a free imperial city for nearly 600 years.

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Rottweil is a town in southwest Germany located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It gained historical significance by serving as a free imperial city for nearly 600 years, a status that gave it considerable autonomy and importance during the medieval and early modern periods.

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Locality: Rottweil (Kernstadt)
Region: Baden-Württemberg
Country: Deutschland
Population: 25,510

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History
Lord mayors since the 19th century
Climate
Economy
Media
Notable former companies
Infrastructure
Rail traffic
Road traffic
Bicycle traffic
Air traffic
Education
Main sights
Twin towns – sister cities
Notable people
Sport
Trivia
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thumb|Aerial view Rottweil (; Alemannic: Rautweil) is a town in southwest Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Rottweil was a free imperial city for nearly 600 years.

Located between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alps, Rottweil has over 25,000 inhabitants as of 2022. The town is famous for its medieval center and for its traditional carnival (called "Fasnet" in the local Swabian dialect). It is the oldest town in Baden-Württemberg, and its appearance has changed very little since the 16th century.