Königshainer Schlösser Dorfstraße 27; 28; 28a; 29; 30; 30b; 31; 31a; 32, Baroque castle complex in Königshain, Germany
Königshainer Schlösser is a group of three buildings on a single property in Königshain, representing different periods of architecture: a medieval stone house, a Renaissance water castle, and an 18th-century Baroque palace connected by bridges. The entire property includes a large park with trees, paths, and garden areas that combine various landscape design styles.
The property was originally founded in medieval times but took its present form mainly through Ernst Moritz von Schachmann, who acquired the estate in 1660 and commissioned the Baroque palace between 1764 and 1766. This building period defined the property and made it a significant regional estate.
The name refers to the Königshain family with historical ties to the estate. Today visitors encounter a blend of different building styles side by side, showing how architecture evolved across centuries.
The property is easy to reach from the highway exit and offers parking spaces on the grounds for visitors. Regular bus services connect it from the nearby city of Görlitz, making access convenient without a personal vehicle.
During renovation work in 1992, workers discovered hidden wooden ceilings from the 17th century preserved within the water castle. This accidental discovery revealed how much of the older building fabric still lies concealed beneath later modifications.
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