White House in agra-Park Markkleeberg

The White House is the architectural ornament of the agra Park. It was built on the highest point of the park in 1896/97 by the newspaper publisher and royal Württemberg consul Paul Herfurth. The plans by Gautzsch architect Gustav Hempel were inspired by the Petit Trianon pleasure palace in Versailles. Paths and neo-baroque terraced figures are aligned with the building. The interior of the White House also follows the French model with its gilded hall of mirrors.

The building has served as the official registry office of the town of Markkleeberg since 1996. The interior of the building was renovated in 2015. New event and exhibition rooms on the second floor, a second escape route and an elevator were installed. Since then, the Office for Culture and Tourism has also been based in the White House. Changing exhibitions of paintings are shown on the second floor and concerts and lectures are held in a special atmosphere. The exhibitions in the White House Markkleeberg change about three to four times a year and show high-quality paintings. Concerts and lectures are held regularly in the Park Salon and Hall of Mirrors.