Saksonya-Anhalt

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Castles and Palaces

Saxony-Anhalt's architectural heritage is showcased through this selection of medieval fortresses and royal residences. The collection includes Burg Westerburg, one of Germany's oldest water castles, and the Neo-Gothic Jagdschloss Letzlingen, a former Hohenzollern hunting lodge. Highlights range from the ruins of Burg Krosigk to Schloss Altjeßnitz, which features Germany's oldest hedge maze. These sites span architectural styles from Romanesque and Renaissance to 19th-century Tudor revival, reflecting the region's diverse noble history.

Castles and Palaces — Harita

Olaf Meister / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Schloss Altjeßnitz

A partially preserved castle complex famous for its Baroque park, which contains Germany’s oldest and largest hedge maze, dating back to the 18th century.

Alexander Duncker / Public domain

B

Ilsenburg House

Ilsenburg House stands in the town of Ilsenburg in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt and was given its present appearance in the 2nd half…

Greifen / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Schloss Neugattersleben

Developed from a medieval fortress on the banks of the Bode River, this castle complex features a significant landscape park and architectural elements from various historical periods.

Wolkenkratzer / CC BY-SA 4.0

D

Burg Westerburg

One of Germany’s oldest and best-preserved water castles, this site is a key stop on the Romanesque Road and features a distinctive circular layout.

Vanellus / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

Jagdschloss Letzlingen

A Neo-Gothic hunting lodge built in the Tudor style for King Frederick William IV of Prussia. It is the last remaining Hohenzollern hunting seat in the region.

Andreas Praefcke / CC BY 3.0

F

Dessau Palace

The Dessau Palace in Dessau in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt was a princely palace which mostly served as the main residence of the…

Alexander Duncker / Public domain

G

Burg Krosigk

A hilltop castle ruin featuring a preserved keep that serves as an observation tower, offering views over the surrounding Saalekreis landscape.

M_H.DE / CC BY-SA 3.0

H

Burg Roßlau

A medieval water castle in Dessau-Roßlau characterized by its Renaissance modifications. The site frequently hosts medieval festivals and cultural events.

I

Burg Teutleben

The architectural remains of a medieval water castle located in the rural landscape of the region.