garden kingdom of dessau wörlitz
states: [germany]
category: cultural
year: 2000
location: State of Saxony-Anhalt (Sachsen-Anhalt)
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 51.8425000000, 12.4208300000
last visited: 2022
unesco id: 534
world heritage site: 534
The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Germany, is an 18th-century landscape masterpiece blending nature and architecture. Designed as an Enlightenment-era retreat, it features elegant palaces, serene lakes, and meticulously planned gardens. This pioneering park reflects innovative landscaping ideas of its time. Its picturesque vistas and neoclassical structures draw visitors into a harmonious vision. The site offers a glimpse into aristocratic leisure and aesthetic ideals. It stands as a testament to Germany’s cultural and horticultural heritage.
