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Country
  
Germany

District
  
Wittenberg

Time zone
  
CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)

Area
  
6.13 km²

Postal code
  
06785

Town
  
Oranienbaum-Wörlitz

State
  
Saxony-Anhalt

Elevation
  
62 m (203 ft)

Postal codes
  
06785

Local time
  
Thursday 8:15 AM

Population
  
201 (31 Dec 2008)

Dialling code
  
034905

Riesigk

Weather
  
11°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 87% Humidity

Riesigk is a village and a former municipality in Germany not far from the town of Wittenberg in the district of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, on the south side of the Elbe river. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Oranienbaum-Wörlitz. It has a population of about 198 (2014).

Contents

Map of Riesigk, 06785 Oranienbaum-W%C3%B6rlitz, Germany

History

The village was chartered in 1200 the first time with the name Riswig.

  • 1603 : the area was attached as a part of Anhalt.
  • 1797 - 1800 : the neogothic church was erected.

    • Places of interest

  • Church of Riesigk

    • References

    Riesigk Wikipedia
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