| Eichstätt
| |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Region | Upper Bavaria |
| Population | 13,155 |
| Area (sq mi) | 710 sq mi |
| Current mayor | Andreas Steppberger |
Eichstätt is a town in Bavaria, Germany and seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Eichstätt. It is located to the Altmühl-river and known for its fossils.
History
In 740 Saint Boniface established a convent in Eichstätt and Willibald became the first bishop. In 1035 Bishop Heribert found a monastery at Saint Walburga's grave, that became an pilgrimage.[1] In the Thirty Years' War Eichstätt was occupied by Sweden and nearly completely destroyed. Until now Eichstätt is dominated by Catholics and owns the single Catholic university of Germany.
On the Willibalds´ Castle exists an Jura-Museum with Evolutionist exhibits.