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Lindenau Museum
The guide was updated:The Lindenau Museum houses one of Europe’s finest collections of Italian Renaissance Art, ceramics and classical statues and is considered one of the most important art museums in East Germany.
Useful Information
- Address: Interim location: Kunstgasse 1, Altenburg
- More Info: The museum closed for major renovation in 2020, while opening an interim location for visitors.
- Website: www.lindenau-museum.de
- Phone: +49 3447 8955 430
- Email: info@lindenau-museum.de
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Romance is in the air as you stroll around this attractive part of the town with its many ancient tiny houses. Take your time here to enjoy the history and relax with a cup of coffee.
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Castle & Playing Card Museum
You will find the Playing Card Museum inside the castle walls whilst the Card Fountain is on the old town square. The museum contains a large playing card exhibition and other ducal collections such as antique porcelain and furniture.
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Lindenau Museum
The Lindenau Museum houses one of Europe’s finest collections of Italian Renaissance Art, ceramics and classical statues and is considered one of the most important art museums in East Germany.
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State Theater Altenburg
State Theater Altenburg was built in 1869 and was once the Royal Theatre. It is well worth a look inside as it has a beautiful historical interior. Approximately 165,000 people visit the theatre annually.
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Altenburg Brewery and Museum
Experience the Art Noveau brewing room and get a chance to sample some of the local beer. Special evenings mean you can try a few samples and enjoy some local food. For beer connoisseurs there is a chance to drink as much beer as you can in an hour, quite a challenge!
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Orangery
This baroque building was completed in 1712 and once consisted of three greenhouses. Nowadays, The structure is available for reservation in occasion of special events, such as conferences, cultural meeting and exhibitions. It also features an elegant cafeteria and tea house. There is also a small park in front of the orangery if you would like to take a walk.
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Herzogin-Agnes-Gedächtniskirche
This Memorial Church was built in 1897 from duke Ernst I. in remembrance of his wife Agnes. Very special are the windows which hint at the birthday month of Agnes.
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Rote Spitzen
If you want to enjoy a view over the city, you should visit this basilica in the heart of Altenburg. The red spires are the landmarks of Altenburg and were built and were built between 1165 and 1172 under the supervision of the emperor Frederick Barbarossa and Udo von Naumburg. They represent one of the most beautiful example of Thuringian Romanesque Architecture. Here is also located the Castle and Playing Card Museum and the Card Fountain.
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