Discover 9 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Rochlitz (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Schloss Rochlitz, St. Petri Kirche, and St. Kunigundenkirche. Also, be sure to include Kursächsische Postmeilensäule in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Rochlitz (Saxony).
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Schloss Rochlitz
Castle in Rochlitz, Germany. Rochlitz Castle or Rochlitz Palace lies in the west of the town of Rochlitz in the county of Mittelsachsen in the Free State of Saxony. It was built on the site of an imperial castle, erected in the second half of the 10th century, which fell into the possession of the Wettin margraves in 1143. Its appearance, which includes several Romanesque wings, is considerably influenced by its remodelling into a margravial schloss in the fourth quarter of the 14th century. Further conversions and additions followed at the end of the 15th and in the 16th centuries, when the castle became a secondary residenz, dower house and hunting lodge for the Wettin family. The castle or palace was the residence for members of the Saxon princely house eight times. From the 18th century the castle served as an administrative centre; in 1852 it became a gaol, which necessitated considerable alteration. The museum founded in 1892 was gradually expanded and, today, takes up almost the entire castle.[1]
Address: Soernziger Weg 1, 09306 Rochlitz
St. Petri Kirche
Church
Address: 1 Petrigasse, Rochlitz
St. Kunigundenkirche
Church
Address: Kunigundenpl. 6, 09306 Rochlitz
Kursächsische Postmeilensäule
Marktbrunnen
Schlossmühle
Rochlitz Castle Mill is a historic water mill in Rochlitz. Located on the Zwickauer Mulde River below Rochlitz Castle, the mill was mentioned as early as the 13th century. It has been owned by the Schlobach family since 1847 and is therefore today also called Schlobachmühle. Milling operations were discontinued here in 1994, and the buildings are now used for residential purposes.
Address: 29 Mühlgraben, Rochlitz
Kursächsische Postmeilensäule
City Hall
City hall
Address: 1 Markt, Rochlitz
Stadtmauer-Turm
Tower