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|lon_deg = 11 | lon_min = 53 | lon_sec = 36
|Lageplan = Rattenberg.png
|Bundesland = Tirol
|Bezirk = Kufstein
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|Website = [http://www.rattenberg.at/ www.rattenberg.at]
|Bürgermeister = Franz Wurzenrainer
|Gemeinderatanzahl = 11
|Wahljahr = 2010
|image_photo = Austria 014.jpg
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'''Rattenberg'''
==Geography==
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Founded in the 14th century, it was built in the literal shadow of Rat Mountain to protect itself from [[Banditry|marauders]]. [[Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor|Maximilian I]] had the original town citadel expanded to a formidable fortress.<ref>Chizzali. Tyrol: Impressions of Tyrol. (Innsbruck: Alpina Printers and Publishers), p. 2</ref>
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In November 2005, the town announced they were building 30 specialized rotating mirrors called [[heliostat]]s to reflect sunlight into parts of the town during the winter months. The [[United States dollar|$]]2.4 million operation was suggested by Bartenbach Lichtlabor GmbH, a lighting design company. The [[EU]] planned to foot half the bill as of November 2005. However, the project was never implemented.
==Population==
{{Historical populations
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|1869|679
|1880|727
|1890|737
|1900|752
|1910|711
|1923|701
|1934|742
|1939|676
|1951|879
|1961|745
|1971|652
|1981|590
|1991|526
|2001|436
|2011|405
}}
==Economy==
Rattenberg has been known for its glass making. Its abundance of crystal glass shops continue the tradition of craftsmanship.<ref>Chizzali, p. 42</ref>
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==References==
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