Friday, October 21, 2011

Moritzburg Castle "Schloß Moritzburg ", Saxony

Schloss Moritzburg lies on a symmetrical artificial island.
It is named after Duke Moritz of Saxony, who had a hunting lodge built there between 1542 and 1546.
The surrounding woodlands and lakes have been a favourite hunting area
of the electors and kings of Saxony.

Pictures were taken on June 15, 2009







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