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Ballenstedt, Urban municipality in Harz District, Germany.

The town stretches along the northern border of the Harz mountain range, encompassing five distinct villages across 86 square kilometers of diverse terrain.

Count Esico of Ballenstedt established a significant presence in 1030, leading to the construction of a collegiate church dedicated to Saints Pancras and Abundius.

The castle theater, constructed in 1788, remains a center for performing arts, having hosted numerous classical composers throughout its extensive history.

The municipality maintains direct transport connections to Quedlinburg, with local services concentrated in the central district near Ballenstedt Castle.

The castle park, designed by Peter Joseph Lenné, integrates formal gardens with natural landscapes, extending from the castle grounds into the surrounding forest.

Location: Harz District

Elevation above the sea: 228 m

Website: https://ballenstedt.de

GPS coordinates: 51.72000,11.23750

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50

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