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Location of Fürstenberg within Oberhavel district
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| Coordinates: 53°11′07″N 13°08′44″E / 53.18528°N 13.14556°ECoordinates: 53°11′07″N 13°08′44″E / 53.18528°N 13.14556°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Brandenburg | |
| District | Oberhavel | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Robert Philipp (Ind.) | |
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| • Total | 212.61 km2 (82.09 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 5,854 | |
| • Density | 28/km2 (71/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 16798 | |
| Dialling codes | 033093 | |
| Vehicle registration | OHV | |
| Website | www.fuerstenberg-havel.de | |
Fürstenberg (formerly, Tornow or Tarnow) is a town in the Oberhavel district, Brandenburg, Germany.
Until 1919, Fürstenberg was part of the former Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Fürstenberg is situated on the River Havel, 21 kilometres (13 mi) south of Neustrelitz, and 75 kilometres (47 mi) north of Berlin.
The city lies at the southern edge of the Mecklenburg Lake District and is framed by the Röblinsee, Baalensee, and Schwedtsee lakes. The River Havel splits into several channels as it flows through the town, one of which contains a lock used by vessels navigating the river. The original town site was situated on an island between these channels.
Fürstenberg consists of 9 districts:
North from the center of the city 'Fürstenberg Palace' is located, which has been built between 1741 und 1752 by the architect Christoph Julius Löwe for Dorothea Sophie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of Adolphus Frederick III, the Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. In world war I and world war II the palace was used as a hospital.
In 1758, the Battle of Tornow was fought near the town between the forces of Prussia and Sweden during the Seven Years' War.
In the Nazi era, Fürstenberg was the site of Ravensbrück concentration camp. A memorial has been raised on the site.
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