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Moritzburg Palace, Zeitz
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Location: Zeitz, Burgenlandkreis, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Tips
June 25, 2018
Hiking
•April 17, 2023
Hiking
Construction period
Cathedral: 11th century, 14th century, 15th century,
16th century, 17th century,
Fortifications:
15th century, 2nd half of the 17th century,
Castle: 17th century,
1644/1645 (destruction of the castle), 1657 (start of construction), 1663 (completion of the south wing), 1678 (completion of the entire complex)
Architectural style
Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque
Client
Duke Moritz of Saxony
Master builder/architect
Johann Moritz Richter the Elder,
possibly Johann Moritz Richter the Younger
Condition
Moritzburg Castle in Zeitz has been renovated.
Current Use
Museum, Gastronomy
Access
Moritzburg Castle and the park in Zeitz can be visited.
Description
•April 17, 2023
Hiking
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Best Hikes to Moritzburg Palace, Zeitz
4.0
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10
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19.3km
05:08
200m
200m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
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10.8km
02:53
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(3)
12
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 210 m
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Location: Zeitz, Burgenlandkreis, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany