Meldorf, Historical administrative center in Dithmarschen, Germany.
Meldorf spans across 21.25 square kilometers along the river Miele in western Schleswig-Holstein, maintaining a population of 7,355 residents.
The town received municipal rights in 1265 and functioned as the capital of Dithmarschen, forming alliances with the Hanseatic League from 1468.
The St. John's Church, referred to as Meldorfer Dom, stands as the largest religious structure in Dithmarschen along the North Sea coast.
Meldorf operates under the Amt Mitteldithmarschen municipal association, offering administrative services through its local government led by Mayor Anke Cornelius-Heide.
The town witnessed the Battle of Hemmingstedt in 1500, where local forces defeated King John's army despite having fewer soldiers and basic weapons.
Location: Mitteldithmarschen
Location: Dithmarschen
Location: Schleswig-Holstein
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Shares border with: Nordermeldorf, Nindorf
Website: https://stadt-meldorf.de
GPS coordinates: 54.08333,9.06667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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Südermarkt 8
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Burgstraße 20
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Wohnhaus Burgstraße 22
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Backofen
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Nordermarkt 5
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Papenstraße 2
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Kirche St. Johannis
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Stolperstein dedicated to Johann Wilhelm Jasper
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