Wittenberg district profile
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Municipal statistics
The district in figures
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- Population: 216 in 2019, on an area of 618.71 ha ≙ 0.35 inhabitants / ha
- Population: 194 in 2016, on an area of 618.71 ha ≙ 0.31 inhabitants/ha
- Population: 197 in 2013, on an area of 618.71 ha ≙ 0.32 inhabitants/ha
Residents with primary residence from the municipal register, reporting date 31 December. The area is the 2019 statistical district area and is used as a fixed denominator for all three density calculations; older district boundaries may differ. Municipal report 2013/2014, table 1, p. 7 (2013) · Statistical Yearbook 2019, p. 12 (area), p. 19 (2016 and 2019).
Historic district figures from the city register. The latest district year available here is 2019.
A special place
Churches and built heritage
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The village church in Schmilkendorf with its retracted rectangular choir and apse clearly shows Romanesque elements, while the half-timbered tower, which was added later, reflects the change in construction methods over the centuries. The church has a Romanesque design in the nave and apse, but received Baroque changes that reflect the architectural style and aesthetic preferences of the later eras. [1]
Particularly noteworthy are the Romanesque gable cross in the east gable and the triumphal arch, which combines the beliefs and craftsmanship of the 17th century. The artistic furnishings include a wooden altarpiece with three paintings by the Wittenberg painter Johann Amberger and a small carved crucifix from the 15th century, which underline the religious significance and craftsmanship of the time. The simple round pulpit made of stone and the baptismal font inscription from 1622 complement the historical character of this impressive church. [1]
1. Pohle, G. (1999). The village churches in the Wittenberg district (p.73). Fläming Verlag. Edited and published online.
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Stories of the district
The place was first settled around 800 years ago and is at an altitude of between 109 and 128 meters. Originally they were Flemish people who came from the West and brought Christianity with them. The church, the oldest surviving building in the town, is a testament to this early settlement. Located in the center, the Romanesque stone church was built from stones that came here during the Ice Age.