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Schloss Scharfenberg

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Schloss Scharfenberg
Schloss Scharfenberg. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Schloss Scharfenberg, Saxony is a medieval castle on the southern slopes of the River Elbe mid-way between Dresden and Meissen. It lies in the Pegenau area of Klipphausen municipality, Meissen, Saxony.

The castle has a panoramic view over the Elbe valley. It has a long-established link to many artists as a Romantic subject. It is currently (2023) run partly as a hotel, taking advantage of its romantic location and atmosphere.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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