Merseburg Attractions
The old episcopal city and ducal capital of Merseburg lies 10km/6mi south of Halle on the western edge of the Querfurt plateau, where the Geisel flows into the Saale.
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Merseburg Cathedral
The history of the Merseburg Cathedral dates to the 10th C, although the present structure was begun in the early 11th C and altered throughout the centuries.
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Merseburg Schloss
Merseburg Schloss shows Late Gothic and Late Renaissance features and today houses government offices and a museum.
Altenburg Castle Hill
To the north of the Schloss in Merseburg rises the Burgberg Altenburg, the original nucleus of the town (eighth C.), on which there was already a settlement in prehistoric times. On the hill are the remains of St Peter's Monastery (conventual buildings, 13th C.) and St Vitus's Church (12th-17th C.).
Old Town Hall
The central feature of Merseburg's old town is the Old Town Hall (15th-16th C.), mainly in Renaissance style.
In the Markt can be seen the Staupen Fountain. Nearby is the Town Church of St Maximus (much altered and rebuilt).
In the Markt can be seen the Staupen Fountain. Nearby is the Town Church of St Maximus (much altered and rebuilt).
Upper Water-Tower
Between the Altenburg and the Schloss stands in Merseburg the Upper Water-Tower (by J. M. Hoppenhaupt, 1738).
