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Palace and park in Bad Muskau
N 51°32.859', E 14°43.437'
2022-07-15
https://www.muskauer-park.de/en/
Our rating: 8.00
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Bad Muskau is a location of a wonderful palace and park ensemble. The town itself is close to the border with Poland, so when you walk through the park, you will visit two countries at once.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
The park was laid out in 1815 for a Prussian nobleman, Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau, and is one of the largest English landscape parks in Central Europe. We walked here for quite a long time, but we didn't see everything. The palace complex consists of several buildings: - New Palace (Neuen Schloss, 1 on the map) - Old Castle (Alten Schloss, 13) - Garden palace (Gartenpalais, Kavaliershaus, 14) - Royal Stables with Castle Buildings (Marstall mit Schlossvorwerk, 15) - Orangerie (Orangerie, 16)
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
During World War II, the defense line passed through the park, so the entire complex was significantly damaged. And after the end of hostilities, locals and Soviet soldiers looted everything and burned the palace. Prior to German unification, restoration was very slow, in part because the complex stood on the border. In wikipedia you can see pictures from that time. The basic restoration was carried out from 1995 to 2011, its result we can see now. Near the entrance to the park, you are greeted by an old building, the remains of a medieval castle. It is not the castle itself, but only the gatehouse of the original castle complex.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Behind it is the main pearl of the park - the New Palace. It is definitely one of the best palaces (castles) in Germany.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
All of the buildings in the park were originally built with a defensive purpose, but because of repeated changes, this is no longer noticeable now, as the functions of the buildings have been adapted to their respective tasks and cultural requirements. However, some interesting elements remain. For example, these arbors are actually the remains of unfinished defensive bastions.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
This is best seen from above.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
The new castle is a complex of three neo-Renaissance wings. And on the park side, a huge ramp is built, which creates a coherent connection between the park landscape and the building.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Just beyond the ramp is a huge empty lawn, which was used for various events. The park was originally planned by Prince Pückler for entertaining purposes.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Inside the palace is a permanent exhibition dedicated to the creator of the park, and the high tower can be climbed.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
There are very interesting elements in the park that we haven't seen anywhere else. For example, this huge bush.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Or this young tree that grows from an old one.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
The lion sculpture is modern.
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Palace and park in Bad Muskau ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: we parked right near the park 51.546227, 14.721927 . The nearest train station is Weißwasser (9 km), take a bus from there.
Tags, Germany: castle , palace , park Tags, all countries: castle , palace , park
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 8.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help