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Sonnenstein Castle

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Sonnenstein Castle

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Sonnenstein Castle

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Location: Pirna, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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1. Stadtbrücke Pirna – Elbe Cycle Path at Zwinger loop from Pirna

6.63km

01:45

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2. Quarry Edge at Sonnenstein – Königsnase Viewpoint loop from Pirna

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3. Pirna City Bridge – Pirna Town Square loop from Pirna

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🇺🇦Uwe 🏃‍♂️1098🏍

September 28, 2020

Sonnenstein Castle is well preserved and located above the old town. The fortress secured the routes from Stolpen to Prague and from Königstein to Meißen. Since December 2011, the castle has been the administrative headquarters of the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district. The white tower is striking and can be seen from afar.

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Sachsen Onkel

June 19, 2020

The castle complex was first mentioned in the 13th century. After destruction and fires in the 15th century, the complex was rebuilt, with a castle being built in the middle from 1545-1548. The fortifications were expanded from 1570-1573. In the Seven Years' War, parts of the fortress were ground by the Prussians and also by the Austrians. Then the history of the castle began as a medical institution, as a result of which the complex was expanded and changed more and more. Sad part of the story from 1940-1941 when thousands of people died here as part of Nazi euthanasia crimes. Today it is the seat of the administrative district of the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains. You can enjoy a wonderful view from up here.

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Bumble-Bee

March 11, 2023

Memorial for the victims of National Socialist euthanasia crimes in 1940/1941 on the Sonnenstein.

Since 2008, the former Sonnenstein fortress, which had already had an eventful history, has been made fit for a new historical phase. The older part of the complex, the bastions and fortifications from the 18th century as well as the terraced gardens from the 19th century, have been reconstructed and renovated and have been open to visitors since May 2012.

In addition to the many tourist outdoor areas, Sonnenstein Castle has many beautiful sights to offer inside. Tours can be booked all year round for groups and individual guests. Guided days are Wednesday and Friday.

(sachsen-tourismus.de/poi/gedenksttte-pirna-sonnenstein-pirna)

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Location: Pirna, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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Sonnenstein Castle

1. Stadtbrücke Pirna – Elbe Cycle Path at Zwinger loop from Pirna

2. Quarry Edge at Sonnenstein – Königsnase Viewpoint loop from Pirna

3. Pirna City Bridge – Pirna Town Square loop from Pirna

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