Moritzburg Castle
A grand Baroque hunting palace set on a symmetrical artificial island near Dresden, Saxony. A hunting lodge was first built here in 1542–1546 by Duke Moritz of Saxony; it was transformed into its current four-towered form by Elector Augustus the Strong between 1722 and 1730, with architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann overseeing the design.
Augustus had converted to Catholicism in 1697 to secure election as King of Poland, and the castle chapel was consecrated in Catholic rites accordingly. The dining hall displays what is recorded as the world's heaviest red deer antler, at 19.8 kg. Now a museum open to visitors.
Visitor information
- Location
- Germany
- Country
- Germany
- Tier
- B (Great castles)
- Coordinates
- 51.1676, 13.6796
- Official site
- https://www.schloss-moritzburg.de/de/startseite/
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moritzburg Castle?
- Moritzburg Castle is in Germany, Germany (approximately 51.1676, 13.6796).
- Can you visit Moritzburg Castle?
- Yes — Moritzburg Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://www.schloss-moritzburg.de/de/startseite/ for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Moritzburg Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Moritzburg Castle is rated B tier on the Castle Atlas — Great castles.
- What can you see at Moritzburg Castle?
- A grand Baroque hunting palace set on a symmetrical artificial island near Dresden, Saxony. A hunting lodge was first built here in 1542–1546 by Duke Moritz of Saxony; it was transformed into its current four-towered form by Elector Augustus the Strong between 1722 and 1730, with architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann overseeing the design.