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Pilnitz Palaces Description

The palaces and palace park of Pilnitz near Dresden (which can be reached by boat: Weisse Flotte, departing from the Terrassenufer) are among the finest palace complexes created during the reign of Augustus the Strong. On the banks of the Elbe stands the Wasserpalais (Water Palace), and on the opposite side of the pleasure garden (Lustgarten) is its exact counterpart, the Bergpalais (Hill Palace; by M. D. Pöppelmann and Z. Longuelune, 1722-24). Both palaces are in the clearly articulated style of Late Baroque, with a profusion of chinoiserie. The side wings (by C. T. Weinlig and Exner, 1788-91) and the New Palace (Neues Palais; by C. F. Schuricht, 1818-26) are still in Baroque style; in the Fliederhof and the Schlosswache (Guard-House)

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Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art; Cruises - sightseeing by boat; Castle, chateau, palace; Crafts center or marketplace; Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits; Furniture display; Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit; Musical instruments museum; Oriental art; Architecture - Baroque or Rococo; Science, technology attraction or museum

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