Zerbst

Zerbst occupies the lowland of the Nuthe River in central Saxony-Anhalt, within the historic region of Anhalt. For centuries, it served as the residence of the princes of Anhalt-Zerbst, the ruling house into which Sophie Auguste Friederike—later Empress Catherine II of Russia—was born. The former princely palace recalls this courtly past, although much of it was destroyed during the Second World War and its ruins remain a notable feature of the town. Zerbst’s centre combines churches, civic streets and open spaces shaped by wartime losses and later rebuilding. Browse additional webcams across Saxony-Anhalt to extend your view of Anhalt and the Elbe region.

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