- Pillnitz Castle. Blick aus der Luft auf Schloß Pillnitz in der Nähe von Dresden während des Elbe-Hochwassers (View from the air lock Pillnitz near Dresden...
- Background of the Pillnitz Castle. In the 14th century, the castle grounds hosted a simple residential fortress, marking the humble beginnings of what we see today.
- Biggest chinoiserie palace complex in Europe with the Pillnitz Kamelie, historic palm tree house and castle museum with royal court kitchen.
- The king and his royal household were known for their hedonist ways and Pillnitz was nicknamed the “pleasure castle of Dresden”.
- Pillnitz Castle isn't merely a monument; it's an experience that captivates families, inviting exploration and sparking the imagination of children and adults alike.
- In 1818, after a fire devastated the main building, King Friedrich August I, ordered the neoclassical New Palais in the middle of Pillnitz castle.
- Pillnitz Castle Tourism (2024) Germany: Find top attractions, things to do & activities in Pillnitz Castle, dresden. Plan your Pillnitz Castle trip with Hellotravel.
- The Pillnitz Castle and Park are situated along the banks of the river Elbe. It was given to the Saxony Elector Johann IV in exchange for Lichtenwalde Palace.
- Pillnitz Castle is located on the bank of the River Elbe in the former village of Pillnitz. It was the summer residence of many electors and kings of Saxony.