cathedral
Frauenkirche Dresden
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Saxony, Germany · Europe
Pillnitz works well as a base: 5 minutes from Leuben, 15km from Bastei Bridge.
Pillnitz is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 3,392, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pillnitz sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pillnitz to your route.
Pillnitz (German pronunciation: [ˈpɪlnɪts]) is a quarter in the east of Dresden, Germany. It can be reached by bus, ship, walking along the river or by bicycle. Pillnitz is most famous for its Baroque palace and park, the Pillnitz Castle.
Pillnitz Palace consists of the Riverside Palace (Wasserpalais) at the river,Read more
the parallel Upper Palace (Bergpalais) towards the hills and the linking building New Palace (Neues Palais). The first two were designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann. The buildings frame the Baroque inner garden; this entire ensemble is surrounded by a park.
Pillnitz is known for the Declaration of Pillnitz of 1791: Emperor Leopold II and King Frederick William II of Prussia, urged by Charles, Comte d'Artois, declared that the French King Louis XVI was not to be harmed or deprived of power as a way to attack the progress of the French Revolution.
Pillnitz is also a site of wine production. During the millennium flood of 2002 in Dresden, it was one of the most affected areas.
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Pillnitz is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0073 latitude, 13.8757 longitude.
Pillnitz has a population of approximately 3,392 people, making it a town in Germany.
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cathedral
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
11 km · about 20 min drive
museum
A masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, housing the Old Masters Picture Gallery with works by Raphael and Vermeer.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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national park
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