Hidden Leipzig: Lützschena Castle Park
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Glory and Decline – History of the Lützschena Castle Park
In contrast to the associated park, the castle is not freely accessible. 1278 It was first mentioned in documents as the manor of Lützschena. During its long history, the property has experienced wars and destruction. At the time of Thirty Years' War Soldiers plundered the manor. In 1813, the Battle of the Nations around Leipzig. A historic event took place in the manor's mill when Emperor Franz of Austria offered peace to Napoleon. Due to its location on the Elster and the floodplain forest, the manor also had regular Flooding to suffer.
The property experienced its heyday under Maximilian Speck von Sternburg, who bought the estate at an auction in 1822. He managed to build the manor into a significant agricultural business. The new owner was also a great art fan who important picture collection The collection is completely preserved and is now housed in the Museum der bildenden KünsteAfter the Second World War, the former owners were expropriated and the property gradually fell into disrepair. Since 1998, the castle has been private property and is regularly renovated and maintained.
Schlosspark Lützschena: Green Oasis
The beautiful one Castle Park of the Lützschena manor is in the style of an English landscape park During a walk through the park you can see the landscape of the floodplain forest enjoy and course of the Elster and Luppe rivers The winding path forms a harmonious unity with the landscaped park and the landscape of the floodplain forest. On islands or small hills in the park you will find magnificent, small temples. Particularly well-known and a popular wedding photo motif is the Temple of DianaIn the north-west of the park, a special feature awaits you. There, according to the Sternburg family tradition, Alpacas (a subspecies of camels). The cultural and environmental education institution floodplain forest station offers regular guided tours through the castle park. If you want to explore the park on your own, you can rent audio guides at the Auwaldstation. The castle park is freely accessible all year round.
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