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Rochlitz Castle
This castle can tell stories! For more than 1,000 years, it has nestled idyllically in the valley of the Zwickauer Mulde River between Leipzig and Chemnitz, having seen its rise, war and Reformation – today, the majestic building is a true magnet for visitors. One of the most important personalities of the Reformation had her widow’s seat there. Duchess Elisabeth von Rochlitz. Against all odds, she introduced the Reformation in Rochlitz; revolutionary for the conditions back then. Residents of the castle, such as Dedo the Fat or William the One-eyed, left their traces and converted it several times. Discover the secrets of the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance. Marvel at the imposing cross vaults in the chapel, the historical Black Kitchen, the mighty towers hiding dungeons and the torture chamber and, last but not least, the splendidly restored Princes’ House Parlor. There, you can see impressive manorial rooms, but also the unusual, such as the numerous drawings once scratched into the wall plaster by young princes in their hours of leisure. And, if you want to immerse yourself yet deeper into the eventful history of the castle, just take part in one of the fascinating medieval cooking courses in the Black Kitchen or join our popular guided adventure tours. Take a look at our online event calendar at www.schloesserland-sachsen.de in good time before your visit.
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»FAT, ONE-EYED, REVOLUTIONARY – three Wettins for a thousand stories.« Up-to-date and interactive – the exhibition presents the lively history of Rochlitz castle. Experience its historical and original state – possible by viewing it through VR glasses.
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Staatliche Schlösser, Burgen und Gärten Sachsen gemeinnützige GmbH Schloss Rochlitz l Sörnziger Weg 1 l 09306 Rochlitz l Phone: +49 (0) 3737 4923-10 Opening hours: Adventure and guided tours: all year round subject to booking in advance Museum: Apr 1 to Nov 5: Tue to Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sat, Sun, public holidays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm l Nov 6 to March: closed
Black Kitchen (PicturePoint, Sven Sonntag)
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