Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm
Dessau-Wörlitzer Gartenreich · 작센안할트주
cultural landscape
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:24
Welcome to the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, a sprawling cultural landscape that stands as a physical manifestation of the Age of Enlightenment. This 'Green World Heritage' was the lifework of Prince Leopold III Friedrich…
Listen in the app2Wörlitz Castle: Germany’s First Classicist Building1:24
We begin our tour at Wörlitz Castle, a revolutionary building completed in 1773. Designed by Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff, it is considered the first neoclassical, or Classicist, building in Germany. …
Listen in the app3The Isle of Stein: Europe’s Only Artificial Volcano1:15
A short walk or gondola ride across the lake brings us to the Felseninsel Stein, or Rock Island. Here sits one of the most eccentric follies in Europe: the Wörlitzer Vesuvius. …
Listen in the app4The Gothic House: A Dual Architectural Identity1:14
The Gothic House is perhaps the most personal of the Prince's buildings. Originally built as a residence for the court gardener, it later became a private retreat for Prince Franz himself and his partner, the gardener's daughter…
Listen in the app5The Synagogue and the Church: A Vision of Tolerance1:16
One of the most profound sights in Wörlitz is the visual axis that connects the Jewish Synagogue and the Christian St. Peter’s Church. …
Listen in the app6The Bridges of Wörlitz: A History of Technology1:11
As you explore the park, you will cross numerous bridges, each with its own story and style. Prince Franz was fascinated by the evolution of bridge-building technology and used these structures as yet another teaching tool. …
Listen in the app7The Pantheons and Temples: Rome on the Elbe1:12
Scattered throughout the Garden Realm are numerous temples and monuments to antiquity. The 'Pantheon' at Wörlitz is a scale model of the famous Roman original, its dome reflected beautifully in the calm waters of the lake. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:10
As your journey through the Garden Kingdom comes to an end, you might find yourself wishing you could 'stay here forever,' a sentiment echoed by countless visitors over the centuries. Prince Franz’s vision of a landscape that…
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What is Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm?
Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm is a place in 작센안할트주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 작센안할트주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 06 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.8636, 12.2814 |
| Last updated |