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What to See in Greiz - Top Sights and Attractions

Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Greiz (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sommerpalais, Unteres Schloss, and Oberes Schloss. Also, be sure to include Stadtkirche St. Marien in your itinerary.

Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Greiz (Thuringia).

Sommerpalais

Sommerpalais
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The Summer Palace in Greiz is a small palace in Greiz Park and an example of early classicism in central Germany. It has been owned by the Thuringian Palaces and Gardens Foundation since 1994.

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Unteres Schloss

Unteres Schloss
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The lower castle is one of the sights of the Thuringian city of Greiz.

Address: Burgpl. 12, 07973 Greiz

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Oberes Schloss

Oberes Schloss
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The Upper Castle is the landmark of the Thuringian town of Greiz. It is an architecturally valuable and striking cultural monument.

The first documented references to a Greiz castle complex built there by the bailiffs of Weida and Plauen date back to 1209 and 1225. Even though the function of the complex has changed in the course of time to representation, remains of the old castle fortifications can still be seen in some places today.

Address: Oberes Schloss, 07973 Greiz

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Stadtkirche St. Marien

Stadtkirche St. Marien
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The Town Church of St. Mary is the largest Protestant church in the town of Greiz in southeastern Thuringia and the parochial church of the parish of Greiz. Together with the Lower Castle, it forms an inner-city classicist ensemble. With a maximum capacity of up to 812 seats, the church is the city's largest assembly hall.

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Vogtlandhalle Greiz

Vogtlandhalle Greiz
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Concerts and shows, Theater

Address: Carolinenstraße 15, Greiz

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Jugendclub "Spektrum"

Jugendclub Spektrum
facebook / jcspektrumgreiz / CC BY-SA 3.0

Address: Juri-Gagarin-Straße 10, Greiz

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