Albrechtsberg Castle
Bautzner Strase 130, Dresden, Germany
Description:
Albrechtsberg Castle, located on the right bank of the Elbe River in the German city of Dresden, was built in the Baroque style in 1850-1854 for Prince Albrecht of Prussia - the younger brother of King Frederick Wilhelm IV and William I. Hence its name, which in German means “Albrecht Castle”.
Around the three-storey castle of gray stone with corner towers is a park with swimming pools and an artificial waterfall. Throughout its existence, the premises of Albrechtsberg Castle served different purposes. For some time there was the Palace of Pioneers. Now the castle hosts exhibitions, conferences, halls host wedding receptions. Particularly popular among visitors are the Throne Hall of the castle and the Turkish bath in the Moorish oriental style.