Gohliser Schlösschen

Leipzig, Germany

In 1756, the Leipzig merchant and City Architect Johann Caspar Richter commissioned the building of a summer palace - the Gohlis Palace. Richter's architecture, the building's interior design and the orangery wings enclosing the building at either end make the palace a sterling example of Saxon Baroque architecture. In 1998, the palace was reopened after undergoing complete restoration.

Today, the palace is a venue for concerts, theatre presentations and exhibitions. There is a restaurant and a cafe. The Oesersaal hall is also available for weddings.

References:

City of Leipzig

Address

Menckestraße 23, Leipzig, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1756
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Germany
Historical period: Emerging States (Germany)

More Information

english.leipzig.de

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Coco Rene (4 years ago)
Niceeee

Ubi (4 years ago)
Very Beutiful. I would defineatily recomend you go if you have the time

Rachel Morgan (4 years ago)
Lovely historic place. My brother had his wedding party there and it was amazing

Trisha Z. (5 years ago)
Sweet little town castle

Ales Alpine (5 years ago)
closed :( 10o'clock but look nice

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