Birkach () is a
borough
A borough is an administrative division in various English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely.
History
In the Middle A ...
in the south of
Stuttgart located on the plain known as the
Filderebene, just north of
Plieningen. Of the districts of Stuttgart, Birkach is among the smallest.
History
Birkach was mentioned for the first time in 1140 as "Birckhe" and was probably a possession of the Lords of
Plieingen and by extension the
County Palatine of Tübingen
The County Palatine of Tübingen was a state of the Holy Roman Empire in the medieval period. The dynasty, originally based in Nagold, managed to acquire extensive holdings over the course of their time in power, distinguishing themselves by fou ...
. Between 1295 and 1317, the village, now known as Birtach or Birka,
was sold to
Bebenhausen Abbey
Bebenhausen Abbey (''Kloster Bebenhausen'') is a former Cistercian monastery complex located in Bebenhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The complex is also the location of Bebenhausen Palace, a hunting retreat created and maintained by two K ...
.
References
Districts of Stuttgart
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