Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl

Cultural
Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl
Photo: Martin Falbisoner / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Country Germany
Year inscribed1984
Criteria(ii) (iv)

Overview

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.

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0