Dresden, Germany - Don't Miss Visiting These Places in Dresden!

The Pillnitz Castle harkens back to another time, situated on the banks of the Elbe River, the grounds are graced by three lovely pavilions and English and Chinese gardens. With its flying buttresses and chimneys ornamented with crowns, this is the only castle of its size in Europe reflecting East Asian styles, making it one of the most important examples of chinoiserie architecture in Europe. The castle is best reached via one of the Elbe boats but can be reached via public transport as well.

If you really want to experience the Pillnitz fully, consider staying at the Schlosshotel Pillnitz, on the grounds of the palace.

Interesting Facts

• August the Strong, Ruler of Saxony, bought the castle as a present for his mistress kept it after they had a falling out.
• Originally planned as a summer residence for park and water festivals.
• The Pillnitz Greehouses are home to the first Camelias to be brought to Europe 250 or more years ago- 250-year-old banks of flowering Camelias are a riot of 35,000 scarlet blooms in the spring.

Visiting Pillnitz Castle Open from 5:00 a.m. until twilight
Park tours all year round
Vocational Art Museum open May - October
Pillnitz Castle
D-01326 Dresden (Saxony)
Tel.: +49 (0) 3 51/2 61 32 60
Fax: +49 (0) 3 51/2 61 32 61
E-mail: info-pillnitz@schloesser-dresden.de
Visit the Pillnitz Castle Web site.