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The historic town of Wurzen near the Mulde lies in the east of the Leipzig region. When walking through the town centre, you come across impressive witnesses to its more than 1050-year existence: firstly, there are the towers of sacred buildings and those of the defiant Wurzen Castle. In the 16th century, this, together with St. Mary's Cathedral, formed the residence of the bishops of Meissen. Secondly, magnificent buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque eras as well as houses with rich Art Nouveau facades characterise the townscape. The nearby idyllic town park with its observation tower is also an inviting place to linger. The two imposing towers of the Krietschmühle, the traditional location for the production of baked goods and food, are a landmark that can be seen from far away. But it is not just the charming old town that attracts many visitors to the picturesque town every year. Wurzen is also known as the birthplace of the writer, painter and cabaret artist Joachim Ringelnatz. The memorial in the birthplace of Ringelnatz, who is best known for his satirical and grotesque poems, which are included in every school textbook, is worth seeing and entertaining. 

The city is surrounded by the unique river landscape of the Mulde - the idyllic Wurzener Land, characterized by gently rolling natural landscapes, extensive forests and extensive river meadows in which many rare plant and animal species have settled. They are habitats for otters, beavers, honey buzzards, sea eagles, great crested newts and brook lampreys. The oldest plant conservation area in Germany is located on the Wachtelberg near Wurzen.

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Along the Ringelnatz Trail with its 13 stations you can discover the most important sights in Wurzen. At each station there is a stele with the poet's portrait.