Facts & Figures
Founded
Year 900
Location
51.35644 latitude and 11.99614 longitude
Population
36600
The cathedral and university city of Merseburg is located in the south of Saxony-Anhalt and is one of the oldest cities in central Germany. The city on the Saale is especially known for its cultural and historical heritage, such as the Merseburg Spells or the cathedral and castle ensemble. As the oldest surviving evidence of Germanic paganism, the Merseburg Spells are one of the most important surviving pieces of writing in Old High German.
Year 900
51.35644 latitude and 11.99614 longitude
36600