Lucka

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

Lucka
Wettinerbrunnen, erected in memory of the 1307 battle of Lucka
Coat of arms
Location of Lucka within Altenburger Land district
Lucka
Lucka
Coordinates: 51°5′42″N 12°20′7″E
CountryGermany
StateThuringia
DistrictAltenburger Land
Subdivisions3
Government
  MayorKathrin Backmann-Eichhorn (SPD)
Area
  Total12.99 km2 (5.02 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2019-12-31)[1]
  Total3,681
  Density280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04613
Dialling codes034492
Vehicle registrationABG
Websitewww.lucka.de

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. Within the German Empire (1871–1918), Lucka was part of the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg.


International relations

Lucka is twinned with:

Town Division

Lucka is divided into three parts: the town itself, Breitenhain and Prößdorf.

Personalities

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

References

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