Riesigk
# Riesigk

Riesigk is a village and a former municipality in Germany not far from the town of Wittenberg in the district of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, on the south side of the Elbe river. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Oranienbaum-Wörlitz. It has a population of about 198 (2014).

## History

The village was chartered in 1200 the first time with the name Riswig.

* 1603 : the area was attached as a part of Anhalt.
* 1797 - 1800 : the neogothic church was erected.

## Places of interest

* Church of Riesigk
