Riesigk
Riesigk is a village and a former municipality in Germany not far from the town of Wittenberg in the district of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, on the south side of the Elbe river. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Oranienbaum-Wörlitz. It has a population of about 198 (2014).
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Ortsteil of Oranienbaum-Wörlitz | |
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Location of Riesigk 
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| Coordinates: 51°49′N 12°28′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt |
| District | Wittenberg |
| Town | Oranienbaum-Wörlitz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.13 km2 (2.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Population (2014-12-31) | |
| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (84/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal codes | 06785 |
| Dialling codes | 034905 |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
History
The village was chartered in 1200 the first time with the name Riswig.
- 1603 : the area was attached as a part of Anhalt.
- 1797 - 1800 : the neogothic church was erected.
Places of interest
- Church of Riesigk
Church of Riesigk
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