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Löbau (Upper Sorbian: Lubij) is a city in the east of Saxony, Germany, situated between the slopes of the Löbauer Berg and the fertile hilly area of the Upper Lusatian Mountains. As the city situated in the traditional region of Upper Lusatia, it is the gateway to this volcanic mountainous area and half way between the cities of Bautzen, Görlitz and Zittau.

Löbau was first mentioned in 1221 as "Oppidum Lubaw". During the Middle Ages ages the city was a member of the Six-City League of Upper Lusatia, consisting of the Lusatian cities Bautzen, Görlitz, Kamenz, Lauban, Löbau and Zittau, which was established in 1346.

The local landmark is 28 meters tall King-Friedrich-August-Tower situated upon the Löbauer Berg. The tower made of cast iron was built in 1854 ant it is still the biggest cast-iron tower in Europe. The middleages state of the art building offers incredible views of the upper Lusatian Mountains.

The town hall of the city is a noteworthy mixture of several architectural styles. Another interesting building is the Villa Schminke by the German architect Hans Scharoun, dating from the 1930s, but which resembles the architecture of the 1950s. It is regarded as one of Scharoun's most beloved artworks.

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