Retzau

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Retzau is a district of the city Raguhn - Jeßnitz in the district of Anhalt- Bitterfeld, in Saxony- Anhalt.

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Geography

Retzau between Dessau and Halle ( Saale) on the edge of the Biosphere Reserve Middle Elbe at the trough.

History

On January 1, 2010, the formerly independent communities Retzau, brand, Altjeßnitz, Schierau, Thurland and Tornau before the heath and the cities Jeßnitz (Anhalt) and Raguhn merged to city Raguhn - Jeßnitz. At the same time the management of Community Raguhn, belonged to the Retzau was dissolved.

Policy

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was approved on 10 October 2007 by the county.

Blazon: " Argent schrage placed at four green oak leaves, topped with four crosswise made golden ears of corn, topped with four schrage as provided golden acorns with green capsules. "

The colors of the former municipality are - derived from the color of the main crest motif (oak leaves) and the tincture of the shield - Green-Silver ( white).

The coat of arms was designed by the Magdeburg Kommunalheraldiker Jörg Mantzsch. It reflects the fact that Retzau surrounded by oak trees once grain supplier, inter alia, was for the city of Dessau.

Flag

The flag is green - white ( 1:1) striped ( cross- shape: strips horizontally extending, longitudinal shape: strip running vertically ) and centrally occupied with the municipal coat of arms.

Culture and sights

Nature trail: over two kilometers, the local flora and fauna is presented.
The local volunteer fire department has a youth fire brigade and used a fire station.

Economy and infrastructure

Traffic

To the west of the municipality runs the Federal Highway 9, from Leipzig to Berlin, and the main road 184 Bitterfeld -Wolfen - Dessau.

Swell

Place in the district of Anhalt -Bitterfeld
Raguhn - Jeßnitz
Former municipality ( district of Anhalt -Bitterfeld )
Place at the trough

Marke, Germany Tornau vor der Heide Bitterfeld-Wolfen

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