Weißenfels

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Weißenfels

Name

Weißenfels

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

Location