Weißenfels
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Weißenfels is a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, situated on the Saale river. It served as the capital of the Duchy of Saxe-Weissenfels from 1656 to 1746, established by Duke Augustus of Wettin. The Neu-Augustusburg Castle, built in the Baroque style, was the duchy's administrative and cultural center.
Statistics
Area
113.56 km²
Population
39,181