Wörlitz
Wörlitz is a town and a former municipality in the district of Wittenberg, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it has been part of the town Oranienbaum-Wörlitz. It is situated on the left bank of the Elbe, east of Dessau.
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Ortsteil of Oranienbaum-Wörlitz | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Wörlitz 
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| Coordinates: 51°51′N 12°25′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| District | Wittenberg |
| Town | Oranienbaum-Wörlitz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.05 km2 (10.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2009-12-31) | |
| • Total | 1,513 |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 06786 |
| Dialling codes | 034905 |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
The historic parks of Wörlitz are included into the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, one of the World Heritage Sites, designated in 2000.
References
- Wörlitz. In: Meyers Lexicon. 4th edition. Volume 16, Bibliographical Institute, Leipzig 1885–1892, p. 746
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