Ralbitz-Rosenthal

Ralbitz-Rosenthal

Cemetery in Ralbitz

Coat of arms
Ralbitz-Rosenthal

Coordinates: 51°17′30″N 14°14′30″E / 51.29167°N 14.24167°ECoordinates: 51°17′30″N 14°14′30″E / 51.29167°N 14.24167°E
Country Germany
State Saxony
District Bautzen
Municipal assoc. Am Klosterwasser
Government
  Mayor Hubertus Rietscher (CDU)
Area
  Total 31.69 km2 (12.24 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
  Total 1,716
  Density 54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 01920
Dialling codes 035796
Vehicle registration BZ
Website www.ralbitz-rosenthal.de

Ralbitz-Rosenthal, in Sorbian Ralbicy-Róžant, is a municipality in the district of Bautzen, in Saxony, Germany. Rosenthal is a well known pilgrimage site, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and administered by the Order of Cistercians.

The municipality belongs to Upper Lusatia and is located in the central settlement area of the Sorbs. It consists of following villages:

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