Merseburg Attractions

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.).

On the east bank of the Saale in Merseburg is the Neumarktkirche (begun 1173).

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).

Between the Altenburg and the Schloss stands in Merseburg the Upper Water-Tower (by J. M. Hoppenhaupt, 1738).