Wörlitz

Ortsteil of Oranienbaum-Wörlitz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Wörlitz (German pronunciation: [ˈvœʁlɪts] ) is a town and a former municipality in the district of Wittenberg, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it has been part of the town Oranienbaum-Wörlitz. It is situated on the left bank of the Elbe, east of Dessau.

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Wörlitz
Wörlitz lake with St. Petri church
Wörlitz castle
Gotisches Haus
Coat of arms of Wörlitz
Location of Wörlitz
Wörlitz   is located in Germany
Wörlitz
Wörlitz   is located in Saxony-Anhalt
Wörlitz
Coordinates: 51°51′N 12°25′E
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictWittenberg
TownOranienbaum-Wörlitz
Area
  Total
28.05 km2 (10.83 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2009-12-31)
  Total
1,513
  Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
06786
Dialling codes034905
Vehicle registrationWB
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The historic parks of Wörlitz are included into the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, one of the World Heritage Sites, designated in 2000.

References

  • Wörlitz. In: Meyers Lexicon. 4th edition. Volume 16, Bibliographical Institute, Leipzig 1885–1892, p. 746


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