Döblitz

Döblitz
Ortsteil of Löbejün-Wettin

Coat of arms
Döblitz
Coordinates: 51°33′27″N 11°49′49″E / 51.55750°N 11.83028°E / 51.55750; 11.83028Coordinates: 51°33′27″N 11°49′49″E / 51.55750°N 11.83028°E / 51.55750; 11.83028
Country Germany
State Saxony-Anhalt
District Saalekreis
Town Löbejün-Wettin
Area
 • Total 6.24 km2 (2.41 sq mi)
Population (2009-12-31)
 • Total 162
 • Density 26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 06193
Dialling codes 034607
Vehicle registration SK

Döblitz is a village and a former municipality in the Saalekreis district, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it has been part of the town of Löbejün-Wettin.

Its historical and cultural society Förderverein Kultur und Geschichte Döblitz e.V. volunteers in preserving an old Romanesque church to maintain the cultural heritage and to offer cultural events to the community and to the region throughout the year.

Geography

Döblitz is located in the nature reserve "Unteres Saaltal" in the north-west of Halle (Saale).

History

History

The village of Döblitz was first mentioned in 1286 in a deed of gift, in which it is called Dobelicz. Founded on the banks of the River Saale, it used to be a fishing village. Like many other settlements to the east of the River Saale, Döblitz is of Slavic origin.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was approved by the Regierungspräsidium Halle on 4 May 1999. It shows a red sailing boat with a blue pennant. The vessel is sailing on blue water with two silver waves. The background of the coat of arms is also silver.

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