Ralbitz-Rosenthal
Ralbitz-Rosenthal, in Sorbian Ralbicy-Róžant, is a municipality in the district of Bautzen, in Saxony, Germany. Rosenthal is a well known pilgrimage site, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and administered by the Order of Cistercians.
The municipality belongs to Upper Lusatia and is located in the central settlement area of the Sorbs. It consists of following villages:
- Cunnewitz, 268 inh.
- Gränze, 54 inh.
- Laske, 85 inh.
- Naußlitz, 121 inh.
- Neu-Schmerlitz, 1 inh.
- Ralbitz, 333 inh.
- Rosenthal, 265 inh.
- Schmerlitz, 182 inh.
- Schönau, 308 inh.
- Zerna, 191 inh.
In 2001, 84.3 per cent of the population spoke Upper Sorbian.
