Schönfeld Castle, Dresden, Germany

Schönfeld Castle is considered the best preserved Renaissance castle in the Dresden region. Since its construction in the 16th century, it has not undergone any major structural changes. The predecessor of today's castle was a medieval moated castle, which was built when the village of Schönfeld was founded in the 11th century. The castle developed into the Schönfeld manor. In 1543 the castle was acquired by the court architect Hans von Dehn-Rothfelser and converted into a Renaissance castle.

The castle, which is located directly next to the church, is surrounded on three sides by a moat and the castle pond. In the former living rooms on the upper floors, numerous wooden beamed ceilings painted with coats of arms and tendrils have been preserved from the time of origin. Other rooms were partly given stucco ceilings in the 18th century. Remains of wall paintings from the late Renaissance were also uncovered.

Today the castle houses two exhibitions. One is devoted to the history of the castle, the other to the art of magic.

Today the castle is used for various cultural events, often for magic shows.

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Argos Theater

The ancient Argos Theater was built in 320 BC. and is located in Argos, Greece against Larissa Hill. Nearby from this site is Agora, Roman Odeon, and the Baths of Argos. The theater is one of the largest architectural developments in Greece and was renovated in ca 120 AD.

The Hellenistic theater at Argos is cut into the hillside of the Larisa, with 90 steps up a steep incline, forming a narrow rectilinear cavea. Among the largest theaters in Greece, it held about 20,000 spectators and is divided by two landings into three horizontal sections. Staircases further divide the cavea into four cunei, corresponding to the tribes of Argos A high wall was erected to prevent unauthorized access into the theatron and may have helped the acoustics, but it is said the sound quality is still very good today.

Around 120 CE, both theaters were renovated in the Roman style.

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Gabriella Seye (2 years ago)
Amazing reneissance castle! Worth visiting!

Várhalmi Gabriella (2 years ago)
We liked it a lot! Nice reneissance castle! There is a magician's exhibition inside. The whole area is wonderful.

Angela Römer (3 years ago)
Schön anzusehen , waren diesmal auch in der Schlosskirche , man kann immer Neues entdecken

Gyl George (6 years ago)
EXTRA!!!

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