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Pillnitz Castle & Park

August-Bockstiegel-Strasse 2, 01326 Dresden, Saxony, Germany
49 0 351 26 13 260
Ranked #15 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Castles, Architectural Buildings
Description: A beautiful Baroque palace built by architect Pöppelmann.
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Richmond, VA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Visitors to Dresden can take a day excursion to Elector Augustus the Strong's "pleasure castle" at Pillnitz, a short distance outside the city. The scenes along the river are magnificent, with beautiful country homes and vineyards hillside. Arriving to Pillnitz, visitors disembark to see the interesting array of architecture in the Upper Palace (Bergpalais), the Riverside Palace (Wasserpalais), and the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Went here as part of the Hopon Hopoff bus Tour. Unfortunately the tour was only in German so we could not understand any of the commentary which became rather boring and even when the tour continued into the grounds the driver/commentator could not or would not speak any Engish to give us some idea of what he was saying. It... More

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Dresden, Sachsen, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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I would recommend strongly a visit in summer. The place and the surrounding natural beauty is mesmerizing and very relaxing. Sit or lie down in the garden and enjoy the warm weather. More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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The gardens are lovely,free to enter and extensive with formal areas and parkland too. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
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I highly recommend Pillnitz Castle and the adjoining palaces....this place reminded me of Potsdam on a smaller scale with several palaces in one place......picture taking was not permitted inside and some rooms were very nice whereas others were a bit sparse but overall a great place to spend a few hours taking in the exhibits and enjoying the great outdoor... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

Visiting Dresden, Germany isn't complete without time at Schloss Pillnitz, about 5 miles upstream on the Elbe, a beautiful baroque palace and gardens, with hotel, cafe, pleasant grounds, museum, good walking, views of the Elbe. Get there on #63 bus or take the steam ship from Dresden. More

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Erfurt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Dresden, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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