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Auligk

A rural idyll in Saxony

Auligk is a district of the city Groitzsch in Saxony. On 1 January 1994 Auligk joined together with the communities Audigast, Bern village and major stumbling to an administrative community. These sites were incorporated in 1996 by the City Groitzsch. By 2009 Auligk was the seat of his own parish, the parish since the church does Groitzsch business.

road through timber-framed houses

geography

Auligk is situated on the border with Saxony-Anhalt, and between Groitzsch Zeitz, near the White Elster. The next places are Kleinprießligk and Michel joke, both are also part of Groitzsch. South joins the other hand, the community Elsteraue belonging to Mink.

on the fertile soils around Auligk is already in long farming. Very large fields and meadows dominate the area. The area is characterized of the flat landscapes, such as those prevalent in the North German Plain. Here the level is gradually emerging to mid-mountain on what is seen on light hills in the area.

manor Oberhof

history

the people who lived here in centuries past, offered the country a good living. Accordingly, many worked in agriculture for generations. Apart from small farms, there were large estates. It was understood not simply as a "farmer" but as "economist". It was not uncommon a second professional practice, such as the treasurer of the wool. If one of a flock of sheep was so he could prepare the wool for spinning the same, and had not necessarily belong to a guild. With the advent of industrialization, so does the number of those who practiced the craft professions. Some people went for work in distant areas, such as a fitter in the Vogtland.

Unterhof manor with a village church

sights

Auligk has three part still managed estates. The Oberhof has the numbers 2 and 16 The manor house was around the turn of the century, demolished yet received the annexe. The Unterhof has number 31, be restored timber is visible from the street to look very good. At the turnoff to Michel joke is a medieval stone cross, not far from here is a coat of arms.

The village church was the beginning of the 12th Century, first mentioned. This is also the parsonage of the Evangelical-Lutheran congregation Auligk-Michel Joke Gatzemeier. The present sanctuary with the patronage of the chapel is the oldest part of the church. Multiple it was rebuilt, it was built in several stages and their ship. The life-size crucifix dates from 1500. The altar was in 1639 by the family of Ponickau donated and 2006 / 07 restored. On it two images are seen, one with the Holy Supper, the other shows the donor's family. This was also buried in the church. A portion of the inventory, including crucifixes and candlesticks, dating from the time of a complete renovation from the beginning of the 18th Century.

village church in Auligk

tour of the village

Auligk looks comfortable, sometimes even sleepy. Coming by car, it's the best you can park at the church and start from here to a small round trip or a walk around the place. Nearest to the church, in a cobblestone street is equal to a long and well maintained half-timbered buildings. All over the place, there are many half-timbered houses, which are typical for the area. Some houses seem abandoned, but despite the tranquility one has the impression that this takes place no village life. In the gardens of blooming flowers, and at the entrance from the direction of the sign welcomes visitors to the Mink with "Welcome to Auligk Saxony." It seems as if the very people trying to make the village more beautiful.

timbered farm opposite the church

Auligk and its surroundings

Ulrike von Levetzow (1804-1899), the last love of Goethe, was not far away, born in the village Löbnitz where also in her honor consecrated ground monument. Your baptism was held in the church Gatzer. The little villages south Mink, and Traupitz Könderitz already existed good relations. Although located in Saxony-Anhalt and the Prussian order, the inhabitants were already in the 16th Century after the parish Auligk. This underlines the importance of the local church. The area offers good opportunities for long wheel- and walking tours. The cities Groitzsch, Pegau Zeitz or can be easily reached and are recommended for a visit.

connection

The Federal Highway 2 towards Leipzig and Zeitz be reached at Reuden in about 7 km away, on Federal Highway 176 towards Borna there are also 7 km. From and after Groitzsch there is a bus connection. The nearest railway stations are located in or Pegau Zeitz.

Michel branch to joke with stone cross

This report was set by me and in slightly modified form of Wikipedia .