Glinde, Saxony-Anhalt

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Location of Glindemann in Barby

Glindemann is a district of the town Barby in Salzlandkreis in Saxony- Anhalt.

Geography

Situated on the western banks of the Elbe Glindemann ( "Elbe - current arc " ) between Barby (Elbe ) and Beautiful (Elbe ).

History

The first mention was in an undated deed of the Emperor Otto I to the Moritz monastery in Magdeburg, in which he confirmed his donation of 937 and 939.

Glindemann was 1655/56 affected by witch hunts. The 50 -year-old Elizabeth, wife of David Ferckel, was caught in a witch trial, torture has been subjected to and then released.

On January 1, 2010, the formerly independent communities Glindemann, Breitenhagen, United Roseburg, Lödderitz, Pömmelte, Saxony village, Tornitz, wasps and Zuchau and the city Barby (Elbe ) merged to form the new town of Barby. At the same time the management of Community Elbe- Saale to the Glindemann previously belonged, was dissolved.

Culture and sights

To visit in Glindemann the light measuring Archives Museum, the customs of the Glinder Candlemas dedicated. Worth seeing is the St. Mathäii Church and its precious stained glass windows, and the war memorial to the fallen of the First and Second World War. At the cemetery grounds are home to many prestigious historical grave stones and the cemetery chapel, which is the residue of an early basilica with three naves and contains a sculpture dating from the 9th century.

The cultural offer of the community include a community library, which is housed in the former school building.

Economy

Resident on the scene are several farms, a goat farm, a model carpentry, blacksmith shop, a print shop, a sports park and the restaurant "Golden Anchor", in which all Candlemas festivities will take place.

Clubs

Native to Glindemann is the sports club SG Eintracht Glindemann. Particularly successful are the handball players: The first men's team and youth teams play each in the Regionalliga Nord. The D- youth reached in 2009 as Vice State Champion on the 10th place in the East German championship. The association founded in 2010, library - Glindemann eV, enriches the cultural life with numerous events. In addition, a fishing club is based in Glindemann.

Annual highlights in community life are the traditional Candlemas feast, the light measuring Summer Festival, the Sandkuhle hard, the same bath day, the Volksangeltag, the school and the hard place Hoffest. The Candlemas feast, which, following an ancient tradition, always takes place on a Sunday at around 2 February, in the dance of Glinder celebrations is the most important festival.