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'''Wehrsdorf''' is a small village in a valley of the "Lausitzer Bergland" in the region of [[Upper Lusatia]] (''Oberlausitz'') in [[Saxony]], [[Germany]]. It has about 1,776 inhabitants and belongs to an administrative community of three different villages, with [[Sohland an der Spree]] (Sohland at the river Spree) and [[Taubenheim]]. This community is offícially called Sohland because it is the largest of these villages. All together, the comunity has about 7,700 inhabitants. Near the village is the border to the [[Czech Republic]].
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'''Wehrsdorf''' ([[German language|German]]) or '''Wernarjecy''' ([[Upper Sorbian language|Upper Sorbian]]) is a small village in a valley of the [[Lusatian Highlands]] in the region of [[Upper Lusatia]] (''Oberlausitz'') in [[Saxony]], [[Germany]]. It has about 1,776 inhabitants and belongs to an administrative community of three different villages, with [[Sohland an der Spree]] and [[Taubenheim]]. This community is offícially called Sohland after the largest of these villages. Altogether, the community has about 7,700 inhabitants.<ref>[https://www.statistik.sachsen.de/download/080_Zensus_2011_Gemeindeteile/GT_14625560.pdf Zensus 2011 – Gemeinde Sohland a.d. Spree]</ref> The village is near the border to the [[Czech Republic]].
== Monuments ==
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The most important building in the village is the [[Lutheran]] church which was built in 1725 in the [[Baroque]] style. The tower is more than 40 meters high and sends its greetings over the valleys of the region. Near the church there is the old cemetary with its typical flowered graves. The most important arcitectural heritage of the southern part of Upper Lusatia is the so called "[[Umgebindehäuser]]". They are special, half-timbered houses which unite the differnces of the [[Slavic]] and the [[Franconian]] styles of wooden houses. Most of the houses that exist today were build in the era between 1850 and 1890.


== Religion ==
==Monuments==
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The most important building in the village is a [[Lutheran]] church, built in 1725 in the [[Baroque]] style. The tower is more than 40 meters high and sends its greetings over the valleys of the region. Near the church is an old cemetery with its typical flowered graves. The most important architectural heritage of the southern part of Upper Lusatia is the so-called "[[Umgebindehäuser]]", special, half-timbered houses which unite the differences of the [[Slavic peoples|Slavic]] and the [[Franks|Franconian]] styles of wood houses. Most of the present houses were built between 1850-1890.
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Most people are still [[atheists]], like it used to be in the time of offical [[Socialism]]. But there is also a Lutheran tradition and most people are linked to this religion, as well as a strong Catholic minority. Upper Lusatia is typically a mixed religion region.


==Religion==
== Economic structure ==
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Most people are still [[atheists]], as in the time of official [[Socialism]], but there is also a Lutheran tradition and most people are linked to this religion, as well as a strong Catholic minority. Upper Lusatia is typically a religious mixed region.
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In the time before [[German reunification|reunification]], the village was an "industrial village" with four big and several small enterprises which all belonged to the state. They produced furniture, clothing, metal instruments and more. After the reunification, most of the firms were not able to survive; only the firm that produced furnitures still exists. The high rate of unemployment today is also the most important reason why so many people have left the region. But in comparison with other villages of Upper Lusatia, Wehrsdorf is still well off.


==Economy==
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[[Category:Towns in Saxony]]
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In the time before [[German reunification|reunification]] in 1990, the village was still a typical "Saxon industrial village" with four big and several small enterprises, all state-owned. They produced furniture, clothing, metal instruments and more. After the reunification, most of the firms were not able to survive; only the firm that produced furnitures still exists. The high rate of unemployment today is also the primary reason why so many people have left the region. But in comparison with other villages of Upper Lusatia, Wehrsdorf is still well off.


Before 1990, Upper Lusatia was a tourist area, and tourism is still important. There are four restaurants, a hotel (****) and several private bed-and-breakfasts.
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=== Historical Population ===
{| class="prettytable"
| '''Year'''
| '''Population'''
|-
| 1547
| 36 [[Hufner]]s
|-
| 1777
| 18 Hufners,<br />53 [[gardeners]], 122 [[tenant farmer]]s
|-
| 1834
| 1436
|-
| 1871
| 2207
|-
| 1890
| 2300
|-
| 1910
| 2351
|-
| 1925
| 2357
|-
| 1939
| 2331
|-
| 1946
| 2614
|-
| 1950
| 2740
|-
| 1964
| 2670
|-
| 1990
| 1900
|}
<small>Quelle: http://hov.isgv.de/Wehrsdorf</small>

==References==
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Latest revision as of 07:45, 1 October 2022

Wehrsdorf (German) or Wernarjecy (Upper Sorbian) is a small village in a valley of the Lusatian Highlands in the region of Upper Lusatia (Oberlausitz) in Saxony, Germany. It has about 1,776 inhabitants and belongs to an administrative community of three different villages, with Sohland an der Spree and Taubenheim. This community is offícially called Sohland after the largest of these villages. Altogether, the community has about 7,700 inhabitants.[1] The village is near the border to the Czech Republic.

Monuments

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The most important building in the village is a Lutheran church, built in 1725 in the Baroque style. The tower is more than 40 meters high and sends its greetings over the valleys of the region. Near the church is an old cemetery with its typical flowered graves. The most important architectural heritage of the southern part of Upper Lusatia is the so-called "Umgebindehäuser", special, half-timbered houses which unite the differences of the Slavic and the Franconian styles of wood houses. Most of the present houses were built between 1850-1890.

Religion

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Most people are still atheists, as in the time of official Socialism, but there is also a Lutheran tradition and most people are linked to this religion, as well as a strong Catholic minority. Upper Lusatia is typically a religious mixed region.

Economy

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In the time before reunification in 1990, the village was still a typical "Saxon industrial village" with four big and several small enterprises, all state-owned. They produced furniture, clothing, metal instruments and more. After the reunification, most of the firms were not able to survive; only the firm that produced furnitures still exists. The high rate of unemployment today is also the primary reason why so many people have left the region. But in comparison with other villages of Upper Lusatia, Wehrsdorf is still well off.

Before 1990, Upper Lusatia was a tourist area, and tourism is still important. There are four restaurants, a hotel (****) and several private bed-and-breakfasts.

Historical Population

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Year Population
1547 36 Hufners
1777 18 Hufners,
53 gardeners, 122 tenant farmers
1834 1436
1871 2207
1890 2300
1910 2351
1925 2357
1939 2331
1946 2614
1950 2740
1964 2670
1990 1900

Quelle: http://hov.isgv.de/Wehrsdorf

References

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  1. ^ Zensus 2011 – Gemeinde Sohland a.d. Spree

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