measuring 51 metres was inaugurated in 1914. It represents the style of Gründerzeit. The Kultur- und Festspielhaus, a cultural centre, was built in 1959 in a typical style of Socialist realism. After the German reunification it was renovated in reinaugurated in 1999. It is situated at Paul-Lincke-Platz, a place which is named after the composer Paul Lincke who lived in Wittenberge from 1881 to 1884. In Bahnstraße, Wittenberge's main street, several residential buildings representing Stalinist architecture on a provincial level can be seen close to the Cultural Centre. They were renovated after the German reunification. A factory for producing sewing-machines was founded in Wittenberge in 1903. Its clock tower measuring 49 metres which was built in 1928 is one of the symbols of Wittenberge. Demography Mayor 1993–2008: Klaus Petry (SPD) since 2008: Oliver Hermann (independent) Oliver Hermann was reelected in 2016 with 94,8% of the vote. International relations Twin towns – Sister cities Wittenberge is twinned with: Châlons-en-Champagne, France Elmshorn, Germany Razgrad, Bulgaria Notable people Friedrich Burmeister (1888–1968), politician of the GDR (Minister of mail and telecommunications) Klaus Havenstein (1922–1998), German actor and cabaret artist Emanuel Hirsch (1888–1972), Protestant theologian Norbert Klaar (born 1954), sports shooter, Olympic champion 1976 (fast fire pistol) Richard Kruspe (born 1967), musician, guitarist of the band Rammstein Carl Lindenberg (1850–1928), jurist and philatelist Ulrich Makosch (1933–2008), journalist (television of the GDR) Uwe Potteck (born 1955), sportsman, Olympic champion 1976 (free pistol) Friedrich Schorlemmer (born 1944), theologian Herman C. Schultz (born 1860), politician Otto Telschow (1876–1945), politician of the NSDAP, Gauleiter, member of the Reichstag Stefanie Thurmann (born 1982), sports shooter Ulrich Woronowicz (1928–2011), Protestant pastor, theologian and social activist References External links Localities in Prignitz Neuengamme concentration camp Populated riverside places in Germany Populated places on the Elbe