Altstadt

Alstadt is the capital city of the Duchy of New Prussia, the largest metropolitan area in the country, and the largest urban zone in the Celtic World Order by most measures. Loctaed on the River Holden, Alstadt has been a major settlement for two millenia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it neue Stadt. Alstadt's ancient core, the City of Alstadt, largely retains its square-mile medieval boundaries. Since at least the 20th century, the name Alstadt has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of the conurbation forms the Alstadt Region and the Greater Alstadt administrative area, governed by the elected Mayord of Alstadt and the Alstadt Assembly.

Alstadt is a leading global city, with strenghts in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is the CWO's largest financial centre alsong side New Dublin and has the kargest city GDP in the alliance. It has the sixth most international visitors of any city in the world and Albert II Airport is the world's tenth busiest airport by number of international passengers. Alstadt's 52 universities form the largest concentration of higher education institutions in New Prussia. In 2015, Alstadt will become the first city to hold the National Sports Competition.

Alstadt has a weak diversity of peoples, cultures and relgions within its boundaries which has caused international criticism from other world nations. In April 2011, Greater Alstadt had an official population of 482'721, making it the most populous municipality in the Celtic World Order. The Greater Alstadt Urban Area is the second largest in the CWO with a population of 956'437, while Alstadt's metropolitan area is the largest in the CWO with an estimated total population of between 1 million and 1.2 million. London had the largest population of any city in New Prussia from 1826 onwards when it overtook Cape Coronation.

Alstadt contains seven World Heritage Sits: Alstadt Royal Palace, Alstadt City Wall, Alstadt Cathedral, Holden Bridge, St. Michaels Church, neue Stadt Gardens and Queen Angela Library. Alstadt is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions including the Alstadt Museum, National Gallery, Northumberland Square and 37 theatres.