Sightseeing in Zwickau - what to see. Complete travel guide
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St Mary's Cathedral was built in 1200. During its history it has survived in several fires, but each time it has been restored. Nowadays the cathedral is still made in the style of the 15th – 16th centuries. The cathedra (Renaissance style) and altar with a cross made of crystal (late Gothic style) are the main decorations of the cathedral. Don’t forget to look at ancient tombstones. Katharinenkirche is, of course, another attraction of the city.
In the historical building that has been occupied by the Audi Plant before includes the Museum of August Horch today. It is devoted to the works of the world-famous engineer, thanks to whom many outstanding German cars have been created. The museum collection includes rare cars. All the visitors can be in the driver’s seat and take memorable pictures here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
When walking through the city, you can see a lot of spectacular historical constructions of different periods. The fascinating monument in the late Gothic style is Dünnebierhaus. This luxurious mansion was built in 1480. The natives often called this historical building the Wedding House. The matter is that marriages are registered here now.
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Those who love relaxing in the open air should stroll along the Schwanenteichpark. It is one of the most beautiful parks in the city. Its main value is the lake. When walking here, you can admire not only age-old trees, but also symbolic monuments dedicated to different historical events.
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The main cultural center of the city is Alte Gasometer that will impress everyone with the events held here. There are literary evenings, theatrical performances, concerts, and fiery cabaret. The center is a place where contemporary art exhibitions are organized. Most of the interesting events are held here on great national holidays.
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Survived castles around Zwickau
♥ Castle 'Osterstein Castle' , 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Blankenhain Castle' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mylau Castle' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Altenburg' , 31.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gnandstein Castle' , 34.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Osterstein Castle' , 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Blankenhain Castle' , 17.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mylau Castle' , 19.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Altenburg' , 31.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gnandstein Castle' , 34.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Zwickau from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Goseck Circle
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Distance from Zwickau center - 69.8 km.
These have led the scientists to the idea that the old astronomical observatory could be located on the site of the Goseck circular excavation site. Perhaps such formations helped people to form the exact moon calendar several thousand years ago. If the assumptions of the scholars are confirmed, the Goseck circular excavation facility will be the oldest existing solar observatory on Earth. According to the approximate estimates, the observatory was erected about 4900 years bc. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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