The former castle was converted into a palace between 1706 and 1744. One of the most beautiful parts of the complex is the triumphal gate. The oldest part is the …
The castle was built in 925. It burned down during the Thirty Years War in 1632. The manor was later rebuilt as a castle. Today is located in the castle worth seeing a youth hostel.
Poschwitz Castle is located near the Skat town of Altenburg, where the game of Skat was invented. The former moated castle was first mentioned in a document at the end of the 13th century.
The baroque master builder Hellbrunn created both buildings. The ornate stucco is striking, as Justitia draws attention to the court and, with military attributes, to the rank of field marshal. …