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Rudolstadt / Thuringia (Thuringian Rudelstadt, dialect: Rolschte) is a town in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district in the Free State of Thuringia, Germany. The former princely residence of Rudolstadt is nestled in a forest-surrounded valley and stretches like a ribbon along the wide curve of the Saale river. The town was first mentioned in documents in 776 and has had town rights since 1326. Its landmark, visible from afar, is Heidecksburg Castle, which towers over the town. Rudolstadt is known for the anchor stone building sets made by Richter and its porcelain factories (Volkstedt). From 1599 to 1920 it was the capital of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.