Brecht, Germany

Brecht is a municipality in the district of Bitburg -Prüm, in Rhineland -Palatinate. It belongs to the municipality Bitburg -Land.

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Geographical location

The village lies on the Prüm in the Eifel.

History

The place was first mentioned in October 1266, in a statement of Ludwig Count and Countess Jeanne of Chiney to the provost of Virton, as Brachiet. In 1341 he was mentioned as Villa Brecht.

Religions

The population is predominantly Roman Catholic. Brecht is connected to the parish Wißmannsdorf.

Policy

Parish council

The local council in Brecht composed of six council members, who were elected at the municipal election held on 7 June 2009 by majority vote, and the honorary mayor as chairman.

Mayor

Mayor since January 15, 1992 Michel Brück.

Coat of arms

Explanation: The silver shaft oblique line symbolizes the river Prüm, which divides the local situation. On the milling tradition in Brecht points out the silver water wheel on a blue field, while the two towers on a red field symbolizes the filial church of St. Luzia.

Culture and sights

The Branch Church of St. Luzia is located in the village and dates from the 16th century. In 1800 a church aisle was added. Further excavations of a Roman building and tombs from late Franconian or early medieval period exist.

See also: List of cultural monuments in Brecht

Economy and infrastructure

Traffic

Brecht is 50th on the main road

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