The cathedral and university city Merseburg is situated in the south of Saxony-Anhalt and one of the oldest cities in Central Germany. As the oldest preserved example of the Old High German language and Germanic Paganism, the Merseburg Incantations are one of the most important German cathedral treasuries. The city located on the Saale River is especially known for its historical and cultural heritage. Annual festivals often refer to Merseburg’s history and cultural heritage and attract visitors