Future of the manor house in Merzdorf: That is pending now!

Future of the manor house in Merzdorf: That is pending now!

There is currently a lot to discuss in Riesa. The leisure island, an important youth welfare facility in the city, has closed its gates. There has been no offer since the month of the month, and the association that is behind the leisure island will be handled in the coming months. But what happens with the neighboring mansion in Merzdorf?

The city of Riesa, which has the manor house, part of the former Merzdorf knight's carnival, is faced with the challenge of finding reuse for the listed object. The mansion will be handed over until August 31, 2025, but it remains unclear which new ideas or concepts are available for the building. There are already first expressions of interest, and the city administration is preparing a procedure. Potential tenants or tenants can submit their ideas here.

expressions of interest and city council advice

The topic of reuse will also be on the agenda of the city council in autumn. The AfD city council group in particular has campaigned for a future-oriented solution. Among other things, the idea of a gastronomy or event site was brought into play. These suggestions could bring a breath of fresh air to the area that benefits the residents and visitors.

But what do we know about Merzdorf anyway? The district of Riesa extends north of the old city center and is flowed through by the Döllnitz. Merzdorf has a relatively large hallway of 245 hectares and was once a estate settlement. Historical records show that Merzdorf was first mentioned in 1275 and has developed over the years as a place with a diverse history.

historical context of the manor house

The manor house of the knightly has been a significant building for centuries. In 1801 it was comprehensively designed with farm buildings and even a brewery. Until the incorporation of Merzdorf to Riesa in 1925, the building found numerous uses, most recently as a kindergarten and district house. Various historical buildings, including the manor house, are recorded in the monument list of Riesa.

A special focus is on the outdoor area, which is also protected as a garden monument. With the city's decision to keep the area in possession and also leased or rent, the possibilities for chic new use remain wide open. But the city also made it clear that it cannot provide any financial means to support potential tenants.