Querfurt, Medieval castle town in Saalekreis, Germany
Description
Querfurt is an urban municipality in Saxony-Anhalt that stretches across several districts with a long history as a castle town. The municipality today comprises nine separate settlements functioning as a single administrative unit.
History
The town served as capital of its own principality until 1496, when the ruling family line ended and power shifted to Saxony. This transition marked the end of its independent political existence.
Culture
The town's name comes from its medieval castle, which shaped the lives of residents for centuries. Today, old buildings and the layout of streets still reflect this castle-centered past.
Practical
The municipality sits at about 550 feet (168 meters) elevation and spreads across gently rolling terrain with several smaller settlements scattered throughout. Visitors should plan time to explore the different districts since they are spread out across the landscape.
Did you know?
The town produced Georg Muche, an important Bauhaus artist born in 1895 who later gained international influence in the art world. His connection to this major art movement reveals an unexpected aspect of the town's legacy.
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9.6 km
Burg Querfurt
832 m
Klosterschule Roßleben
15.5 km
Unstruttalbrücke
11.5 km
Mittel-Berg
12.4 km
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14.1 km
St. Cyriakus
2.8 km
Burg Nebra
11 km
St. Georgi
4.4 km
Protestant Church
8.4 km
St. Michaelis (Grockstädt)
6.4 km
Querfurt railway station
458 m
St. Markus (Ziegelroda)
11.3 km
Postamt Nebra
10.6 km
Protestant Church Nebra (Unstrut)
10.8 km
Stadtkirche St. Lamperti (Querfurt)
692 mHeimatmuseum Nebra
10.9 km
Friedhof Querfurt
308 m
Borntal
12.9 km
Schloss Lodersleben
4.5 km
Steinklöbe
13.2 km
Schmoner Busch, Spielberger Höhe und Elsloch
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1.1 km
St. Dionysius (Vitzenburg)
9.5 km
Schleuse Wendelstein
15.2 km
Wendelstein
15 km
St. Wenzelskirche
5.3 kmWiesenhaus
1.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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