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Künstliche Ruine (Ost)
A Gothic Symbol of Impermanence
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Dresden: First Steps10 pts
Dresden: Explorer25 pts
Dresden: Insider50 pts
Built in 1785 in the Neo-Gothic style, the Artificial Ruin stands on a hill near Pillnitz Castle, representing the transience of earthly things. Situated on the site of a former medieval fortification, it contrasts sharply with the nearby pleasure palace and summer residence of the Dresden court.
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The ruin is a registered heritage monument in Saxony.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1785
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
Zum Heiligen Geist
235 m away
Eiskeller
263 m away
Flora
358 m away
Palmenhaus
366 m away
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden, Fakultät Landbau/Landespflege
405 m away
Schloss Pillnitz
661 m away
Pillnitzer Kamelie
521 m away
Orangerie
474 m away