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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. Coswig is the seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") Coswig (Anhalt).
[edit] History
The Castle of Coswig was mentioned first in 1187. But there is no evidence for slav settlements before this date. In 1215 Coswig is called a "Oppidium". During this time it was one 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 Schmalkadlic 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 10th of 1841. In 1987 the city celebrated its 800th-year of existence.
[edit] Sights
- Coswig Castle
- Nicolaikirche (church)
- New Apostolic Church
- reaction ferry, at the river Elbe to go to Wörlitz
- Bismarck Tower
- Amtshaus and Townhall
[edit] Politics
Turnout at the last election on June 13th 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
[edit] Twin town
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