Admire the colossal Schloss Friedenstein, a stunning Baroque-style palace built in the 17th-century. It is known to be the largest structure in the city and a significant attraction. Its interiors are ornamented with beautiful paintings, frescoes and contemporary furniture. The regal artifacts, court theater and ballrooms are other sights to look out for. The castle building is home to thematic museums and cultural spaces like theaters. The idyllic gardens outside too are worth all the awe. This heritage site also features exhibitions and other such events regularly.
Located on the southwestern slope of the Thuringian Forest, Burgruine Liebenstein is an ancient hilltop castle in Bad Liebenstein, Germany. It is owned by the free state of Thuringia and is used as a lookout tower in the present day. It houses a hotel restaurant with an amazing terrace offering panoramic views. Moreover, some stunning views of the Rhine Valley are also seen from various points around this historic place.
An initial structure is believed to have been constructed in the form of a hill fort in as early as the 6th century on this site; the castle in its current form probably dates from the 12th century. Today, the town museum of the city of Tenneberg is housed in the imposing structure and presents, among other things, the Waltershausen doll collection.
Stadtkirche Waltershausen is a protestant church in Germany. It has beautiful baroque interiors and an impressive exterior design. The largest baroque organ in Thuringia is housed in this church. It suffered several blows during the Thirty Years War before being majorly restored in the 20th century. Apart from being a popular religious site for people in the area, the parish church of Waltershausen hosts concerts too.
Piesau viaduct is a concrete bridge built over the Piesau valley in Lichte, Germany. This deck arch structure was built in the year 1913 as a railway bridge which is used even today. The ten arched bridge stretches over a total length of 253 meters (0.15 miles) at a height of 34 meters (111.54 feet) above ground. It is truly an architectural marvel.
Lichte is a beautiful village in Thuringia that is known for its verdant scenery and rustic charm. To experience the best of nature and the quaint countryside, visit the Leibis-Lichte Dam. Falling along a wonderful hiking route, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the artificial lake and the surrounding green hills, making for a fantastic stop.
As the name suggests, Sport- und Mehrzweckhalle Schmalkalden is a versatile event venue. Located in Schmalkalden, it serves as a good option for people looking for variety in entertainment. Established on 1 December, 2009, this modern event venue is a good place to enjoy colorful musicals, lively concerts and entertaining drama acts.
Meiningen Steam Locomotive Works is one of the major attractions of the city. Managed by Deutsche Bahn, the repair center specializes in the support and upkeep of steam locomotives houses in various railway museums. The maintenance center has been providing expert services since the year 1990 and boasts of a diverse clientele list which includes museum rail engines and railway museums from different regions of Europe. Visitors can explore the site through guided tours, which cover the large locomotive hall housing the wagons and steam-powered engines. The boiler shop and the heating house can also be visited as a part of the guided tour.
Located in the German village of Liebenstein, the similarly named castle is an important historical landmark of the region. Constructed in the 12th Century by local counts and lords, it was later reconstructed and used as a building-stone quarry.
Housed in the historic Baumbachhaus, the Literaturmuseum offers a glimpse into the lives and works of famous authors from Meiningen. Highlighting authors and writers from the 18th and 19th Centuries, the museum is a great place to learn about illustrious people like Friedrich Schiller who wrote 'Kabale und Liebe' while visiting the city. The period rooms also throw light on the works and life of Ludwig Bechstein who was a renowned poet and collector in his own right.