Merzig, District capital in Saarland, Germany.
Description
Merzig is the district capital of Merzig-Wadern in Saarland, sitting along the left bank of the Saar River among wooded hills. The town spreads across several districts with a center that includes residential areas, shopping streets, and parks.
History
Roman coin finds and remains from the fourth century document the early settlement of this area. In 1816, Merzig became part of Prussia following the Napoleonic Wars and developed into an administrative center.
Culture
The Expeditionary Museum Werner Freund, Museum of Local History in Fellenberg Castle, and Saarland Psychiatric Museum present regional collections and exhibitions.
Practical
The town center is easily walkable and most public facilities are close together. Buses connect the surrounding districts with the core of the town and run regularly during the day.
Did you know?
A large tent theater on the outskirts has presented new musical productions every year since 2012 with well-known performers from Germany. The temporary venue draws audiences from across the region and is set up each season.
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Treetop path Saarschleife
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Burg Montclair
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Cloef
8.9 km
Schloss Fremersdorf
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Besseringen B-Werk
2.1 km
Feinmechanisches Museum Fellenbergmühle
893 m
Mettlach abbey
5.9 km
Alter Turm
5.8 km
St. Luitwin
5.7 km
St. Peter
895 m
Bahnstrecke Merzig Süd–Büschfeld
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6.4 km
St. Joseph
5.9 km
Schloss Saareck
6.2 km
Kirche St. Gangolf
5.6 km
Biereiche
4.7 km
Schloss Fellenberg
1.1 km
Keramikmuseum Mettlach
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8.2 km
St. Agatha
3.6 km
St. Nikolaus
9.9 km
Ferry (Saarschleife)
8.1 km
Villa Fuchs
874 m
St. Maria Magdalena (Brotdorf)
4 km
Montclair
7.6 km
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