Palace & château
Hubertusburg
🇩🇪 Germany · 18th century
Hubertusburg is a Rococo palace in Saxony, Germany. It was built from 1721 onwards at the behest of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, and after his death served as a residence of his son Augustus III. The 'Saxon Versailles' is chiefly known for the signing of the 1763 Treaty of Hubertusburg that ended the Seven Years' War. The palace is located in the municipality of Wermsdorf near Oschatz.
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Hubertusburg ranks #1,693 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #128 of the 492 mapped in Germany. Founded 1721, it is older than 21% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 525 atlas entries founded in the 18th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 3,047 times in the last 60 days, more than 75% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Dresden, 61 km away. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Hubertusburg?
Hubertusburg stands in Germany, at 51.2774°, 12.9398°.
When was Hubertusburg built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1721. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Hubertusburg?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,693 of 7,738 worldwide, and #128 in Germany. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Hubertusburg?
Colditz Castle, about 19 km away.
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