Zabeltitz

Zabeltitz
Stadtteil of Großenhain

Zabeltitz Palace

Coat of arms
Zabeltitz
Coordinates: 51°21′N 13°30′E / 51.350°N 13.500°E / 51.350; 13.500Coordinates: 51°21′N 13°30′E / 51.350°N 13.500°E / 51.350; 13.500
Country Germany
State Saxony
District Meißen
Town Großenhain
Area
  Total 52.81 km2 (20.39 sq mi)
Population (2006-12-31)
  Total 2,899
  Density 55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 01561
Dialling codes 03522
Vehicle registration MEI
Website www.zabeltitz.de

Zabeltitz is a former municipality in the district of Meißen, in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2010, it is part of the town Großenhain.

Villages

Zabeltitz includes the following subdivisions:

History

Zabeltitz was mentioned the first time in the year 1207. As with most surrounding settlements, the name of the village comes from Old Sorbian. It means "beyond the swamps."

Sights

Touristical highlights are the Barockpark and the Bauernmuseum; the church St. Georgen and the castle, both built in gothic architecture style are also locations that are worth a visit, just as the Palais, which belongs to the Barockpark.


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