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{{short description|Town in Saxony, Germany}}
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{{Infobox German location
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|image_photo = Markranstädt Rathaus.jpg
|image_caption = Town hall
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|lon_deg = 12 |lon_min = 13 |lon_sec = 16
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|image_plan = Markranstädt in L.svg
|Bundesland = Sachsen
|state = Sachsen
|Regierungsbezirk = Leipzig
|district = Leipzig
|Landkreis = Leipzig
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|area = 58.27
|Fläche = 58.27
|postal_code = 04420
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|Stand = 2007-08-31
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|Gemeindeschlüssel = 14729270
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 14729270
|Gliederung = 9
|divisions = 9
|Straße = Markt 1
|website = [http://www.markranstaedt.de/ www.markranstaedt.de]
|mayor = Nadine Stitterich<ref>[https://wahlen.sachsen.de/buergermeisterwahl-2020-wahlergebnisse.php Wahlergebnisse 2020], Freistaat Sachsen, accessed 10 July 2021.</ref>
|Adresse-Verband = Markt 1
|leader_term = 2020&ndash;27
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|Website = [http://www.markranstaedt.de/ www.markranstaedt.de]
|Bürgermeister = Carina Radon
|Partei = CDU
}}
}}


'''Markranstädt''' is a town in the [[Leipzig (district)|Leipzig]] district, in the [[Free State of Saxony]], [[Germany]]. It is situated 11 km southwest of [[Leipzig]].
'''Markranstädt''' ({{IPA|de|ˈmaʁk.ʁan.ʃtɛt|lang|De-Markranstädt.ogg}}) is a town in the [[Leipzig (district)|Leipzig]] district, in [[Saxony]], Germany. It is situated 11&nbsp;km southwest of the city of [[Leipzig]] and has close to 15,000 inhabitants.


== Geography and transport ==
== Geography==
===Location===
Markranstädt can be found about {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} south-west of [[Leipzig]] city centre, between the [[Saxony-Anhalt]] and the Leipzig housing estate [[Grünau (Leipzig)|Grünau]], on the west bank of the [[Kulkwitzer Lake|Kulkwitzer See]].
Markranstädt is located about {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} south-west of [[Leipzig]] city centre, between [[Saxony-Anhalt]] and the Leipzig housing estate [[Grünau (Leipzig)|Grünau]], to the west of the ''[[Kulkwitzer Lake|Kulkwitzer See]]''. It is the only municipality in the ''Landkreis Leipzig'' that lies west of the city.


===Divisions===
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Through the proximity to the city Leipzig and to the [[Leipzig/Halle Airport]] (12 km), two connections to the Motorway [[Autobahn 9|A 9]], two connections to the A 38 and the Trainstation feeding in to the MDV[[Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund| Transport network of Central Germany ]] seems to give the town a very good transport infrastructure. The National Roads [[Bundesstraße 87|B 87]] and [[Bundesstraße 186|B 186]] also intersect in the area of the town.
Markranstädt is a municipality consisting of the town itself and the following six ''Ortschaften'' (localities), each containing several ''Ortsteile'' or divisions:<ref name=Hauptsatzung>[https://www.markranstaedt.de/de/datei/download/id/5979,9/hauptsatzung.pdf Hauptsatzung der Stadt Markranstädt], September 2016.</ref>
*Frankenheim (incl. Lindennaundorf and Priesteblich)
*Großlehna (incl. [[Altranstädt]])
*Göhrenz (incl. Albersdorf)
*Kulkwitz (incl. Gärnitz and Seebenisch)
*Quesitz (incl. Döhlen and Thronitz)
*Räpitz (incl. Meyhen, Schkeitbar and Schkölen)


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==History==
==Administrative structure ==
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The first documentary mention of Markranstädt was in 1285 as the seat of a court. Probably founded as a subsidiary settlement of the neighbouring monastic settlement [[Altranstädt]], it was mentioned as a marketplace in 1287 and as a small town in 1354.
Markranstädt is an administrative area consisting of the town itself plus the districts Albersdorf, Altranstädt, Döhlen, Göhrenz, Großlehna, Kleinlehna, Meyen, Quesitz, Räpitz, Schkeitbar, Schkölen, Thronitz, Kulkwitz, Gärnitz, Seebenisch, Lindennaundorf, Frankenheim und Priesteblich.


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The name is also derived from its foundation: it was founded as Ranstädt (ran = "place on cleared land"), while meanwhile Ranstädt became known as Altranstädt (literally "Old Ranstadt"). Ranstädt then obtained the right to hold markets, hence the current name "Markranstädt".
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==History ==
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The first documentary mention of Markranstädt was in 1285 as the seat of a court. Probably founded as a subsidiary settlement of the neighbouring monastic settlement Altranstädt, it was mentioned as a marketplace in 1287 and as a small town in 1354.
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The name is also derived from its foundation: it was founded as Ranstädt (ran = "Place on cleared land"), while meanwhile Ranstädt became known as Altranstädt (Old Ranstadt). Ranstädt then obtained the right to hold markets, hence the current name "Markranstädt".
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In the year 1633, during the [[Thirty Years War]], the town was burned by the [[Holk'schen Reitern]]. The fire destroyed, amongst other buildings, the town hall and all its records. The plague epidemic of 1634 and the famine of 1639 led to a drastic population decline. In the year 1650 Markranstädt numbered fewer than 150 inhabitants. The next local catastrophe happened in 1671, as 31 houses were destroyed by a large fire. At the beginning of the 18th century the town began to recover again.
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Markranstädt had its brush with world history on the 23rd July 1807, as Napoléon Bonaparte, together with his entourage, stayed overnight in the guesthouse "Zum Rosenkranz". In the course of the Battle of the Nations in 1813 the town was once again adversely affected.
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Markranstädt experienced an economic blooming toward the end of the 19th century. Mainly the Kürschnergewerbe, but machine-building flourished also. A car factory was established and also Markranstädter Brewery. The town was well renowned until the Second World War for "Markranstädter Pilsener" beer.
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[[File:Markranstädt Kirche.jpg|thumb|240px|St. Laurentius, built 1518–1525]]


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In the year 1633, during the [[Thirty Years War]], the town was burned by the ''{{Interlanguage link multi|Holk'sche Reiter|de}}''. The fire destroyed, amongst other buildings, the town hall and all its records. The plague epidemic of 1634 and the famine of 1639 led to a drastic population decline. In the year 1650 Markranstädt numbered fewer than 150 inhabitants. The next local disaster happened in 1671, as 31 houses were destroyed by a large fire. At the beginning of the 18th century, the town began to recover again.
==Cultural ==
Markranstädt is also known locally as Lallendorf. This inspired the motto of the Markranstädter Carneval Club e.V. (“Lallendorf -oho-, Markranstädt -oho-, MCC -oho-“).
There are frequently musical events in the local church.


In [[Treaty of Altranstädt (1706)|1706]] and [[Treaty of Altranstädt (1707)|1707]], the "Treaties of Altranstädt" were signed.
== Worth seeing ==

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* Kulkwitz Lake (''Kulkwitzer See''), with 1.6 square kilometres (400 acres) surface water and 2 square kilometres (500 acres) surrounding area, which are enjoyed especially by watersports enthusiasts, holidaymakers and walkers-
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Markranstädt had its brush with world history on 23 July 1807, when [[Napoléon Bonaparte]], together with his entourage, stayed overnight in the guesthouse ''Zum Rosenkranz''. In the course of the ''[[Battle of Leipzig|Völkerschlacht]]'' in 1813 the town was once again adversely affected.
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* St. Laurentius Town Church

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Markranstädt experienced an economic boom toward the end of the 19th century. It was concentrated in the [[furrier]] business, but machine-building flourished also. A [[Markranstädter Automobilfabrik|car factory]] and Markranstädter Brewery were established. The town was well known until [[World War II]] for ''Markranstädter Pilsener'' beer.

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[[File:Markranstädt Kirche.jpg|thumb|240px|St. Laurentius]]

==Culture ==
There are frequent musical events in the local church and the town celebrates the "Kinderfest" yearly, which includes big parades and loud music.

==Attractions==
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* Kulkwitz Lake (''[[Kulkwitzer See]]''), with 1.6 square kilometres (400 acres) surface water and 2 square kilometres (500 acres) surrounding area, popular with watersports enthusiasts, holidaymakers and walkers
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* St. Laurentius town church, built 1518–1525
* Altranstädt Castle (''Schloss Altranstädt'')
* Altranstädt Castle (''Schloss Altranstädt'')


==Sport==
==Sports==
Markranstädt describes itself as a "Sports town". The women’s handball team of SC Markranstädt plays successfully in the 2nd division of the German League. The men of Markrandstädt Volleyball Club reached in 2006 the quarterfinal of the 1st division of the German League. In the same year, the club merged with VV Leipzig to become VC Leipzig. Markranstadt "Sports town" club offers a large number of sports. The largest section is football. The first team plays in the Saxon State League. The Junior-A team also plays in the State League.
Markranstädt describes itself as a "sports town". The women's handball team of SC Markranstädt plays in the 2nd division of the German League. The men of Markrandstädt Volleyball Club reached the quarterfinal of the 1st division of the German League in 2006. In the same year, the club merged with VV Leipzig to become [[VC Leipzig]]. Markranstädt "sports town" club offers a large number of sports, the largest section of which is football, [[SSV Markranstädt]].


[[RB Leipzig]] used SSV Markranstädt´s license in the 2009/10 season to enter the German league system in the fifth division. The SSV Markranstädt first team currently plays in the [[NOFV-Oberliga Süd]]. The Junior-A team also plays in the State League.
==See also==

*[[Markranstädter Automobilfabrik]]
==Infrastructure==
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The proximity to the city of Leipzig and to the [[Leipzig/Halle Airport]] (12&nbsp;km), two interchanges with the motorway [[Autobahn 9|A 9]], two interchanges with the [[Bundesautobahn 38|A 38]] and the train station feeding in to the MDV [[Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund|Transport network of Central Germany]] provide good transport infrastructure. The national roads [[Bundesstraße 87|B 87]] and [[Bundesstraße 186|B 186]] also intersect in the area of the town.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.markranstaedt.de/ Municipal website]


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Latest revision as of 22:27, 18 October 2024

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Markranstädt is located in Germany
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Markranstädt is located in Saxony
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Coordinates: 51°18′6″N 12°13′16″E / 51.30167°N 12.22111°E / 51.30167; 12.22111
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictLeipzig
Subdivisions9
Government
 • Mayor (2020–27) Nadine Stitterich[1]
Area
 • Total
58.27 km2 (22.50 sq mi)
Elevation
119 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total
16,132
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
04420
Dialling codes034205
Vehicle registrationL, BNA, GHA, GRM, MTL, WUR
Websitewww.markranstaedt.de

Markranstädt (German: [ˈmaʁk.ʁan.ʃtɛt] ⓘ) is a town in the Leipzig district, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated 11 km southwest of the city of Leipzig and has close to 15,000 inhabitants.

Geography

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Location

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Markranstädt is located about 10 km (6.2 mi) south-west of Leipzig city centre, between Saxony-Anhalt and the Leipzig housing estate Grünau, to the west of the Kulkwitzer See. It is the only municipality in the Landkreis Leipzig that lies west of the city.

Divisions

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Markranstädt is a municipality consisting of the town itself and the following six Ortschaften (localities), each containing several Ortsteile or divisions:[3]

  • Frankenheim (incl. Lindennaundorf and Priesteblich)
  • Großlehna (incl. Altranstädt)
  • Göhrenz (incl. Albersdorf)
  • Kulkwitz (incl. Gärnitz and Seebenisch)
  • Quesitz (incl. Döhlen and Thronitz)
  • Räpitz (incl. Meyhen, Schkeitbar and Schkölen)

History

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The first documentary mention of Markranstädt was in 1285 as the seat of a court. Probably founded as a subsidiary settlement of the neighbouring monastic settlement Altranstädt, it was mentioned as a marketplace in 1287 and as a small town in 1354.

The name is also derived from its foundation: it was founded as Ranstädt (ran = "place on cleared land"), while meanwhile Ranstädt became known as Altranstädt (literally "Old Ranstadt"). Ranstädt then obtained the right to hold markets, hence the current name "Markranstädt".

In the year 1633, during the Thirty Years War, the town was burned by the Holk'sche Reiter [de]. The fire destroyed, amongst other buildings, the town hall and all its records. The plague epidemic of 1634 and the famine of 1639 led to a drastic population decline. In the year 1650 Markranstädt numbered fewer than 150 inhabitants. The next local disaster happened in 1671, as 31 houses were destroyed by a large fire. At the beginning of the 18th century, the town began to recover again.

In 1706 and 1707, the "Treaties of Altranstädt" were signed.

Markranstädt had its brush with world history on 23 July 1807, when Napoléon Bonaparte, together with his entourage, stayed overnight in the guesthouse Zum Rosenkranz. In the course of the Völkerschlacht in 1813 the town was once again adversely affected.

Markranstädt experienced an economic boom toward the end of the 19th century. It was concentrated in the furrier business, but machine-building flourished also. A car factory and Markranstädter Brewery were established. The town was well known until World War II for Markranstädter Pilsener beer.

St. Laurentius

Culture

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There are frequent musical events in the local church and the town celebrates the "Kinderfest" yearly, which includes big parades and loud music.

Attractions

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  • Kulkwitz Lake (Kulkwitzer See), with 1.6 square kilometres (400 acres) surface water and 2 square kilometres (500 acres) surrounding area, popular with watersports enthusiasts, holidaymakers and walkers
  • St. Laurentius town church, built 1518–1525
  • Altranstädt Castle (Schloss Altranstädt)

Sports

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Markranstädt describes itself as a "sports town". The women's handball team of SC Markranstädt plays in the 2nd division of the German League. The men of Markrandstädt Volleyball Club reached the quarterfinal of the 1st division of the German League in 2006. In the same year, the club merged with VV Leipzig to become VC Leipzig. Markranstädt "sports town" club offers a large number of sports, the largest section of which is football, SSV Markranstädt.

RB Leipzig used SSV Markranstädt´s license in the 2009/10 season to enter the German league system in the fifth division. The SSV Markranstädt first team currently plays in the NOFV-Oberliga Süd. The Junior-A team also plays in the State League.

Infrastructure

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The proximity to the city of Leipzig and to the Leipzig/Halle Airport (12 km), two interchanges with the motorway A 9, two interchanges with the A 38 and the train station feeding in to the MDV Transport network of Central Germany provide good transport infrastructure. The national roads B 87 and B 186 also intersect in the area of the town.

References

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  1. ^ Wahlergebnisse 2020, Freistaat Sachsen, accessed 10 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahlen nach Gemeinden als Excel-Arbeitsmappe" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Landesamt des Freistaates Sachsen. 2024.
  3. ^ Hauptsatzung der Stadt Markranstädt, September 2016.
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