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The Neo-Renaissance castle stands in the heart of a Romantic park UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents a prime monument of landscape art.
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The complex on the left bank of the Neisse River was created under Prince von Pückler’s design combining medieval fortifications with the principles of picturesque landscape. The three-storey palace with its tower is complemented by orangeries, bridges and broad avenues. It was burned down at the end of World War II and remained a ruin until restoration began in 1993 and concluded in 2013 following historical plans. Today it houses a permanent exhibition on the evolution of landscape parks and multimedia displays about the life of Prince von Pückler.
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The castle building was burned down in April 1945 the park was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 2004 and major restoration took place from 1993 to 2013 according to 19th-century plans.
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The site is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an outstanding example of a European landscape park and is protected by UNESCO, the German federal government and the State of Saxony.
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High safety level, paths may be slippery after rain, wildlife may be encountered.
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In summer — light sun-protective clothing, in spring and autumn — layered and waterproof.
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Temperate continental — warm summer, cool spring, snowy winter.
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Book tickets in advance, bring water and snacks, wear comfortable shoes.