White House in the agra-Park Markkleeberg

The White House is the architectural jewel of the agra park. It was built in 1896/97 by the newspaper publisher and royal Württemberg consul Paul Herfurth on the highest point of the park. The plans by the Gautz architect Gustav Hempel were inspired by the Petit Trianon pleasure palace in Versailles. Paths and neo-baroque terrace 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 for the town of Markkleeberg since 1996. The interior of the building was renovated in 2015. New event and exhibition rooms were installed on the first floor, a second escape route and an elevator. Since then, the Office for Culture and Tourism has also had its headquarters in the White House. Changing painting exhibitions are shown on the first floor and concerts and lectures are held in a special atmosphere. The exhibitions in the White House Markkleeberg change around three to four times a year and show high-quality paintings. Classical concerts are also occasionally held in the impressive Hall of Mirrors.
As a popular event venue, the neoclassical villa in the agra park also offers two rooms on the ground floor of the house that can be used for private events: the ballroom (78 m², 55 seats) and the small social room (48 m², 20 seats).