Esslingen, city, southwestern Germany, in Baden-Württemberg, on the Neckar River, near Stuttgart. Located in a productive agricultural region, the city contains industries producing machinery, cutlery, paper, textiles, and a sparkling wine known as Esslingen champagne.
Esslingen, which dates from the 8th century, became a town in 866. It was a free imperial city from the early 13th century until 1802, when it became a part of Württemberg. In 1216 Esslingen was converted into a walled city. The city now includes the inner or old town, partly surrounded by medieval walls and bastions, and the outer town of suburbs. The Neckar River is spanned by a 13th-century bridge, which was restored in 1838. Chief among the ecclesiastical buildings of Esslingen are two Gothic structures, the Church of Saint Denis and the Church of Our Lady (begun 14th century). Population (1997) 90,342.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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