Coswig, Anhalt

For Coswig in Saxony see Coswig, Saxony.

Coswig
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Coat of arms of Coswig Coat of arms
Coswig
Location of Coswig within Wittenberg district
Coordinates:
Country	Germany
State	Saxony-Anhalt
District	Wittenberg
Government
• Mayor	Doris Berlin
Area
• Total	295.73 km2 (114.18 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)
• Total	12,251
• Density	41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes	06869
Dialling codes	034903
Vehicle registration	WB
Website	www.coswig-anhalt.de

Coswig is a town in the district of Wittenberg of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, approx. 12 km west of Wittenberg, and 15 km east of Dessau.

History

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Castle

The Castle of Coswig was mentioned first in 1187. There is no evidence for slav settlements before this date. In 1215 Coswig is called an "Oppidium". During this time it was one of the most important cities North of the river Elbe. In the 16th century Coswig was already connected to a drinking water pipe from Wörpen. Weaving, pottery and farming played the most important role in economics. The city was nearly completely destroyed by Hispanic troops during the Schmalkaldic War. From 1603 to 1793, Coswig belonged to Anhalt-Zerbst. The Castle was constructed at the end of the 17th century. The train station was inaugurated on September 10 of 1841. In 1987 the city celebrated its 800th-year of existence.

Sights

• Coswig Castle
• Nicolaikirche (church)
• New Apostolic Church
• Coswig Ferry, a reaction ferry across the Elbe to Wörlitz
• Bismarck Tower
• Amtshaus and Townhall

Politics

Turnout at the last election on June 13 in 2004 was 43,6%.

Town Council: 20 seat to the following parties:

• 7 seats - CDU
• 4 seats - Linkspartei.PDS
• 3 seats - SPD
• 3 seats - Bürgerblock
• 2 seats - FWG
• 1 seats - FDP

Twin town

• Stadtallendorf, Hesse, since 1993

External links

• coswiganhalt.de - Coswig (Anhalt)
• nakcoswig.de - New Apostolic Church Coswig