In 1720 August the Strong planned together with his architect the castle and park of Pillnitz. 100 years later it was completed. In former times guests living in Dresden took a gondola upstream to celebrate parties at Pillnitz Castle.

An extensive park with wonderful flowerbeds, winding paths and idyllically hidden pavilions… A Japanese camellia of nine meter height which was brought to Europe more than 200 years ago, is with its crown of today 12 meters diameter a botanical rarity.

Concerts and parties are not only staged in summer in this marvellous surrounding.

More information: http://www.schloesserland-sachsen.de/en/palaces_castles_and_gardens/gardens_and_parks/pillnitz_castle_and_park/

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