History
- In the year 946 Kyritz was first mentioned in writing.
- In the year 1225 a Franciscan friary was established here (dissolved in 1552)
- In the year 1237 Kyritz (originally Chorizi) received the Stendal town right. The town is situated in the area Prignitz, slavic pregynica (means "inaccessible woods").
- In the 14th century Kyritz became a member of the Hanse. At this time the parish church St. Marien and the city wall were built. The church and rests of the city wall are still existing today.
- In the year 1488 the first Kyritzer Beer named "Mord und Totschlag" (Murder and Manslaughter) was brewed. The Beer is still brewed in the village Dessow.
- In the year 1626 800 Kyritzer people died due to the bubonic plague.
- In the 17th and 18th century half-timbered houses were built which still dominate the town center.
- From 1806 to 1814 French occupation. In 1814 the "Peace oak" was planted which ist still on the market place in front of the town hall.
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