Dommitzsch
Dommitzsch, the northernmost town in Saxony, situated between the Elbe floodplains and the Düben Heath, with its districts of Greudnitz, Proschwitz and Wörblitz, has around 2600 inhabitants and a municipal area of 30.2 km². The idyllic rural surroundings offer nature lovers, hikers and cyclists enjoyment and relaxation.The silhouette of the town with the town hall and the mighty St. Mary's Church can be seen by cyclists coming from the Elbe Cycle Path in the direction of Torgau.
The Art Nouveau town hall was built in 1911 after the old town hall from 1560 was destroyed by fire. The town hall is located on the square market square, which is also home to Dommitzsch's landmark, the "Goose Fountain". The fountain was built in 1983 and refers to the history of the town of Dommitzsch, where many geese were kept, which were herded onto the Anger during the day and found their way to their stables alone in the evening. This is why the town is popularly known as "Gänse-Dommsch".
The Marienkirche was built between 1443 and 1493 after its predecessor, the Martinskirche, was plundered and destroyed during the Hussite War in 1429/30. The only contemporary witnesses are three wooden carved figures of Mary Magdalene, Mary and John. They can now be seen in St. Mary's Church. At the entrance to the tower of St. Mary's Church there are plaques about the construction and repair of the church. The chancel has been preserved unchanged from the time of its construction and there are several old epitaphs or funerary monuments in the tower room, the oldest of which dates back to 1556.
The local history museum at Torgauer Straße 39 is located in the oldest building in the town, the old pharmacy. There you can find out about the development of the town, agriculture, businesses, crafts, schools and clubs.
The Dommitzsch forest and nature pool is an idyllically situated bathing lake on the edge of the Düben Heath, surrounded by forest and nature, where you can find rest and relaxation. Tours by paddle boat, a giant water slide and lots of play opportunities for young and old offer variety.
The Art Nouveau town hall was built in 1911 after the old town hall from 1560 was destroyed by fire. The town hall is located on the square market square, which is also home to Dommitzsch's landmark, the "Goose Fountain". The fountain was built in 1983 and refers to the history of the town of Dommitzsch, where many geese were kept, which were herded onto the Anger during the day and found their way to their stables alone in the evening. This is why the town is popularly known as "Gänse-Dommsch".
The Marienkirche was built between 1443 and 1493 after its predecessor, the Martinskirche, was plundered and destroyed during the Hussite War in 1429/30. The only contemporary witnesses are three wooden carved figures of Mary Magdalene, Mary and John. They can now be seen in St. Mary's Church. At the entrance to the tower of St. Mary's Church there are plaques about the construction and repair of the church. The chancel has been preserved unchanged from the time of its construction and there are several old epitaphs or funerary monuments in the tower room, the oldest of which dates back to 1556.
The local history museum at Torgauer Straße 39 is located in the oldest building in the town, the old pharmacy. There you can find out about the development of the town, agriculture, businesses, crafts, schools and clubs.
The Dommitzsch forest and nature pool is an idyllically situated bathing lake on the edge of the Düben Heath, surrounded by forest and nature, where you can find rest and relaxation. Tours by paddle boat, a giant water slide and lots of play opportunities for young and old offer variety.
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