Schloss Moritzburg (Zeitz)
This article does not cite any sources. (November 2011) |
Schloss Moritzburg is a Schloss (palace) in Zeitz on the White Elster in the Burgenlandkreis in Saxony-Anhalt. The present baroque building dates from the 17th century and was previously a royal palace and fortified seat of a bishop. Zeitz Cathedral is also located on the site.
History[]
In connection with the foundation of the Archbishopric of Magdeburg in 967 the diocese of Zeitz was founded as an auxiliary bishopric in 968 by Otto I.[citation needed]
Coordinates: 51°03′08″N 12°07′35″E / 51.05222°N 12.12639°E
Categories:
- Castles in Saxony-Anhalt
- Burgenlandkreis
- German castle stubs