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Moritzburg (Zeitz)

1657–1678 · 17th century · Also known as Schloss Moritzburg Zeitz

The Moritzburg is a palace in Zeitz, Saxony-Anhalt, built between 1657 and 1678 for Duke Maurice of Saxe-Zeitz on the site of the old castle of the bishops of Naumburg. It served as the residence of the dukes of Saxe-Zeitz until the line ended in 1718, and its palace church holds the ducal burial vault. It now houses a museum.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Moritzburg (Zeitz). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/moritzburg-zeitz
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“Moritzburg (Zeitz).” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/moritzburg-zeitz. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Moritzburg (Zeitz).” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/moritzburg-zeitz.
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