The formerly independent city since 2011 is part of Orange Tree Wörlitz and belongs to the district of Wittenberg. Wörlitz is located east of Dessau on the Elbe. Very famous is the UNESCO World Heritage Site nominated Dessau-Wörlitz, located on the route "Garden Dreams Saxony-Anhalt and the Woerlitz Park here represents the most important part. A favorite of travelers is the same bike path.
On Wörlitzer See garden dreams of a great time
The park dates from the period 1769 to 1773 and was built in the English style. Extensive enhancements found in the 19 Century instead. Numerous items from the garden and landscape architecture, trees and crops growing and the game combine with the water here. This is a significant number of buildings, ranging from the castle of the neo-Gothic church, synagogue and residences, to temples, pavilions and bridges. People with a rope ferry, the visitor passes through the Wörlitz lake on a small island, and can even experience with boats, the wonderful world of this park.
addition to the water still plays an important role in the element stone, and historic Sculptures inspire the visitor interested in art. In the Castle Museum, Museum in the Gothic House and Gallery at Grey House continually find exhibitions of valuable art objects and paintings. In the Library Pavilion at the Eisenhart, the ethnographic collection of objects is located in the Pacific. Throughout the park there is a plethora of viewpoints and different angles, find themselves caught again and again, a new aspect can be. For Photographers Wörlitzer Park is just at flowering time or in autumn when the leaves colored dye, a true joy.
Library and South Seas pavilion at the Eisenhart The Castle Wörlitzer
The castle is considered the earliest neo-classical palace building outside England. It was built in 1769-1773 to designs by Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff for the newlyweds Prince Franz and his wife. Previously this was a hunting lodge. The interior with the original furnishings from the late 18th Century have many stucco decorations, but also to ceiling and wall paintings, which are based on antique models. A collection of paintings by old masters and ancient objects belong to the inventory. Outside, there is a flight of stairs and statues. Near the castle is to the kitchen and outbuildings, which is connected by an underground walkway to the castle and part of the castle guide. The castle is now a museum and may, within one-hour tour between 1 April and 1 November will be visited.
Wörlitzer Castle
The kitchen and outbuildings originated from 1770 to 1772 to plans by Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff. It is located right next to the castle and has a classical facade. Since 2000, it is open to the public and gives room for a Garden Kingdom shop, a restaurant and an exhibition. In the lobby and on the outer wall there are statues of the ancient model.
Historic church with a good panoramic
The Protestant St Peter's Church in 1201 and was first mentioned by Prince Franz in the years 1804 to 1809 was rebuilt in gothic style. To this end she had a well in the style of the Gothic Revival BROAD monastery ensemble. Inside, there are ornaments, a pulpit from various types of wood and an aspiring organ area. Over 197 steps one can climb the tower and there is a panorama of the surrounding countryside and the Wörlitz Park on the way you can find the showrooms of the Bible tower.
The St. Peter's Church
better informed through the park - with guides
In Wörlitzer Park no admission is charged. Bicycles are not allowed. The unique landscape can also be experienced during a guided tour. These are publicly available, including evenings, during the season or to order instead. Here, visitors important to do and places to be shown throughout the park, the castle, kitchen building, church, synagogue, Rock Island and much more, and there is no indoor viewing. Limiting the time you have to define to a part of the park. Further information on this given the Wörlitz information. There are guided tours in English and French languages available. Similarly, there are public and notified guides that bring the visitors closer to the city itself.
viewed the park from above
And much more - in the old town
From the church can be reached fairly quickly in the old core of Wörlitz. Located just south of the park and is also surrounded by the sea. This part consists of long straight roads, where there are a number of hotels, guest houses, inns and cafes. Following the church there is the marketplace, was created in the middle of an area with high trees. Here the guest can find a shady spot and enjoy coffee and cake. The town hall built in 1792 on the market as a complement to the park and is distinguished by its English style. Is well worth a visit to the synagogue in the official lane.
view from the tower on Wörlitz Sieglitzer
neighboring mountain and at the same time part of the city of Orange Tree Wörlitz is Vockerode. On the northwestern outskirts and along the highway visitors will find something very special: the Sieglitzer mountain. There is a Forest Park, located on a hill overlooking the Elbe. Its origin goes to Prince Franz of Anhalt-Dessau in the 18th Century. are features of the park are the ornate buildings and sculptures which are everywhere in the forest, waiting to be discovered. There is the Dessauer gate that Vockerode gate and a gate with battlements and embrasures.
Dessauer Goal shines At one point, the stone statue in the form of a cup, in another, the visitor is greeted by sculptures on the ancient model. In addition to also include a temple Ruins the remains of a restaurant to the beauty of the park. Thus visiting the vaults as well as the pillars of the stables. The sights are described in all places, information boards. In south-east, leave the forest and runs parallel to the river Elbe in the floodplain along. Here you can enjoy not only a great view, the architecture of a single house will delight the eye of the visitor.
Burgtor Wörlitz is the way, the Biosphere Reserve Middle Elbe, and the great river just north winds at the place over. There are marked cycle and hiking trails as well as the imperial garden tour, which covers 56 miles and offers the opportunity to visit the whole Garden Kingdom in sections. The Bauhaus Dessau is within about 17 miles away, the connection point is on the A9 towards Berlin and Leipzig / Munich about 7 miles away.
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