Wörlitz
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| Wörlitz | ||
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| Ortsteil of Oranienbaum-Wörlitz | ||
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  Wörlitz | ||
| Coordinates: 51°51′N 12°25′E / 51.850°N 12.417°ECoordinates: 51°51′N 12°25′E / 51.850°N 12.417°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony-Anhalt | |
| District | Wittenberg | |
| Town | Oranienbaum-Wörlitz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 28.05 km2 (10.83 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) | |
| Population (2009-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 1,513 | |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 06786 | |
| Dialling codes | 034905 | |
| Vehicle registration | WB | |
Wörlitz (help·info) is a town and a former municipality in the district of Wittenberg, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Oranienbaum-Wörlitz. It is situated on the left bank of the Elbe, east of Dessau. The historic parks of Wörlitz are included into the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, one of the World Heritage Sites.
The historic, 18th century Wörlitz Synagogue survives and has been beautifully restored.
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