Dahlen is a town in the district Torgau-Oschatz, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is located 22 km south of Torgau and 44 km east of Leipzig. Torgau-Oschatz is a district (Kreis) in Saxony, Germany. ... The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen; Sorbian: Swobodny Stat Sakska) has a land area of 18,413 km² and a population of 4. ... Torgau is a town on the banks of the Elbe in northwestern Saxony, Germany. ... [] (Sorbian/Lusatian: Lipsk) is the largest city in the Federal State (Bundesland) of Saxony in Germany. ...

The medieval town is also home to Castle Dahlen, which was the headquarters of King Frederick the Great of Prussia. The most significant event was the signing of the Treaty of Hubertusburg on February 12, 1763 in the castle's White Salon. Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Prussia, 1701-1918 Prussia (German: ; Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Lithuanian: ; Polish: ; Old Prussian: Prūsa) was, most recently, a historic state originating in East Prussia, an area which for centuries had substantial influence on German and European history. ... The Treaty of Hubertusburg, signed on 15 February 1763, together with the Treaty of Paris signed on 10 February 1763, marked the end of the French and Indian War and of the Seven Years War. ...

Today the castle lies in ruins, and is being saved by a local group of preservationists wanting to see the castle restored. There is also a train station being restored as well for public use.

The town also features many historical sites and sights, and is well becoming a popular tourists destination.

Dahlen Rathaus

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City of Dahlen

Free State of Saxony

Castle Dahlen Museum

Coordinates: 51°22′N 13°00′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...