Wildon

Austria / Steiermark / Leibnitz /
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Wildon is a small town near Leibnitz in Styria, Austria. The town is estimated to have a population of 2,349 citizens. The village was first mentioned in 1219. It was mainly known due to a minstrel called Herrand von Wildonje, who lived during the 13th century and was also engaged in local politics. According to legends, Wildon got its name from a wild man who was living in a cave on a hill nearby. A medieval ruin is also situated on that hill.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildon
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Coordinates:   46°52'55"N   15°30'46"E
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