Augustusburg

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#BVSBlue A UNESCO world heritage site in Bruhl. Set in an idyllic garden landscape, begun by architect Johann Conrad Schlaun, and finished by François de Cuvilliés, Augustusburg Castle, the sumptuous residence of the prince-archbishops of Cologne is one of the earliest and best examples of 18-century Rococo architecture in Germany, and directly linked to the great European architecture and art of unprecedented richness of the time. In 1725, Clemens August of Bavaria (1700-1761), Prince-Elector and archbishop of Cologne, planned and constructed this large residence at Brühl on the foundations of a medieval castle. It consists of three wings built of brick with rough-cast rendering and has two adjoining orangeries, one on the south side which includes an oratory, while the other to the north houses various service buildings. The Castle of Augustusburg, a bold and successful revamping of the lack-lustre construction of Schlaun and the hunting lodge of Falkenlust, a dazzling creation, ex nihilio, are one of the best examples of the Rococo style, this international art of unprecedented richness.
#BVSBlue A UNESCO world heritage site in Bruhl. Set in an idyllic garden landscape, begun by architect Johann Conrad Schlaun, and finished by François de Cuvilliés, Augustusburg Castle, the sumptuous residence of the prince-archbishops of Cologne is one of the earliest and best examples of 18-century Rococo architecture in Germany, and directly linked to the great European architecture and art of unprecedented richness of the time. In 1725, Clemens August of Bavaria (1700-1761), Prince-Elector and archbishop of Cologne, planned and constructed this large residence at Brühl on the foundations of a medieval castle. It consists of three wings built of brick with rough-cast rendering and has two adjoining orangeries, one on the south side which includes an oratory, while the other to the north houses various service buildings. The Castle of Augustusburg, a bold and successful revamping of the lack-lustre construction of Schlaun and the hunting lodge of Falkenlust, a dazzling creation, ex nihilio, are one of the best examples of the Rococo style, this international art of unprecedented richness.
Blick nach Erdmannsdorf bei Augustusburg
Der Kammweg
Blick v. Kammweg nach Hennersdorf
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Rost's Wiesen

Hit the slopes at Rost's Wiesen during your trip to Augustusburg.

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Sommerrodelbahn Augustusburg

Enjoy an outing to Sommerrodelbahn Augustusburg during your stay in Augustusburg.

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Augustusburg Castle: Entrance Ticket to Schloss Augustusburg

Augustusburg Castle: Entrance Ticket to Schloss Augustusburg

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Augustusburg Castle: Entrance Ticket to Schloss Augustusburg
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Chemnitz: Private Guided Walking Tour

Chemnitz: Private Guided Walking Tour

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This image shows the town Falkenau, Germany seen from north-west. It is a three segment panoramic image.

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Kirchbach (Oederan), Church

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