Marienburg Castle (Schloss Marienburg), located near Hanover in Lower Saxony, Germany, is a striking 19th-century neo-Gothic castle built between 1858 and 1867. It was commissioned by King George V of Hanover as a birthday gift for his wife, Queen Marie, which is how the castle got its name. Designed as both a romantic residence and a symbol of royal prestige, it features soaring towers, ornate façades, and richly decorated interiors. Although intended as a royal home, the castle was inhabited o

Dresden, Leipzig, Meissen, Görlitz, the Ore Mountains - there is much to discover in Saxony. We give you a small overview. Further travel tips for Saxony and the 15 other German states can be found here: dw.com/p/33uCq | DW Travel