The Honorable Ms. Andrea Staude,
Mayor of the District of Torgau,

and its citizens invite you to join them Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1, 2011 to celebrate Elbefest 2011

This ELBE DAY will celebrate the 66th Anniversary of the meeting of the Soviet 58th Guard Division with the American 69th Infantry Division on April 25, 1945.

Come to Torgau, Germany, Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1, 2011 to celebrate Elbefest 2001. Events will include reenactments, forums, discussions, music of all kinds, and a good time by all.

Torgau´s name derives from old Slavonic "Torgov". Its records reach back to the year 973 A.D. The city is a treasure trove of ancient and modern history, including:

• The Saxon Elector´s residence (Ernestine branch)
• Numerous locations where Protestant Reformer Martin Luther labored
• Sites explaining why Torgau is called "Little Potsdam"
• The Palace of Hartenfels
• St Mary´s Church
• Kenntmann House
• Franciscan Friary
(established in 1243)
• Market Square
• The house where Katherina Luther died
• The site of the historic link-up of the American 69th Infantry Division and the Soviet 58th Guards Division on April 25, 1945; and event that hastened the close of World War II and the defeat of the Nazi regime just two weeks later on May 8, 1945 — VE Day.
• American and Soviet monuments to the East Meets West link-up of April 25, 1945.

For more information as to hotel reservations in Torgau or nearby, and transportation, please call, fax or email:

Mr. Rene Vetter
Press Secretary

Office of the Mayor
City of Torgau
Markt 1
04860 Torgau/Elbe
Germany
r.vetter@torgau.de e-mail
www.torgau.de website
03421 748-110 telephone*
03421 748-102 fax*

* if dialing from the USA add the prefix 01149

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