Mühlberg, Brandenburg
Template:Foreignchar Template:Infobox Town DE Mühlberg is a town in the Elbe-Elster district, Brandenburg, Germany. It is located in the southwestern part of Brandenburg halfway between Riesa in the south and Torgau in the north. It is situated near the Elbe. It is located about 80 km from Leipzig.
Districts
History
The place was first mentioned in 1230.The city was founded in a valley and an island at the Elbübergang and a castle over the island. During the Battle of Mühlberg of the Schmalkaldic Wars in April 24, 1547 near the castle, it defeated Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. There have been archaeological excavations on the 600 Slavic settlements.
Sites of interest
- Fortress
- Historic town centre of Mühlberg
- Car ferry
Transportation
Mühlberg is accessed by route 182 and over the Elbe.
External links
- Map and aerial photos