Tangermünde, Saxony-Anhalt

Town square of Tangermünde, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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Tangermünde is a town in the district of Stendal, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It covers 90 sq km (35 sq mi) and has a population of 11,000 people (2012 estimate).

Tangermünde was named for the fact that it is at the mouth of the river Tanger where it meets the river Elbe, within the Altmark region of Saxony-Anhalt. The town has a history going back a thousand years. In the 14th century, it was one of the favorite places of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.

Today Tangermünde has a well-preserved old town. Its medieval wall is still intact, complete with its fortified gates. Within the town itself are beautifully restored timber-framed houses that are particularly charming.

Burg Tangermünde
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How to go to Tangermünde

From Magdeburg, take Highway 189 heading north till Lüdentz, then continue on country route L30 heading east to reach Tangermünde.

Tangermünde Town Hall
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Places of Interest in Tangermünde

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