Riesa: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 47 - 99 Mercure Hotel Riesa Dresden Elbland
 This 4-star hotel lies directly on the River Elbe, in the Saxon town of Riesa. It features a Mexican restaurant, a 24-hour bar, and free parking.
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Riesa: Guide
Riesa (location ) is a town with 36,221 inhabitants in the district Riesa-Großenhain in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is located at the river Elbe, approx. 40 km northwest of Dresden.
The world's first 110kV-powerline was inaugaurated between Riesa and Lauchhammer in 1912.
Riesa has a 25m tall iron sculpture of an oak trunk, named "Elbquelle", by Jörg Immendorff.
Notable people from Riesa include the former Football (soccer)|footballer Ulf Kirsten.
External links
http://www.tourismus-riesa.de
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