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Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl

Brühl, Germany

About

Set in an idyllic garden landscape, Augustusburg Castle (the sumptuous residence of the prince-archbishops of Cologne) and the Falkenlust hunting lodge (a small rural folly) are among the earliest examples of Rococo architecture in 18th-century Germany.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

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Augustusburg Palace admission is by guided tour only; Falkenlust is generally visited at your own pace.

Admission

Free

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible

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