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Kloschwitz Manor (Kloschwitz)

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To be privately owned

The Manor House of Oberlichtenau+

The manor house of Oberlichtenau is located in the center of the village, west of the church. It is a two-story building with a hipped roof, built on an L-shaped plan. The core of the building dates back to the Renaissance, with extensive alterations made in the Baroque period and in the 19th century. The facades are plastered and structured by corner pilasters and cornices. The windows are framed with sandstone. On the north side, a two-story bay window with a curved gable stands out. Inside, a hall with a ribbed vault from the Renaissance period is preserved.

History of the Manor House+
  • Mentioned as a manor house in 1317
  • Owners included: Counts of Eberstein, von Reibold family, von Beulwitz family, Mrs. von Naundorff
  • In 1930, the Saxon Peasant Settlement acquired the manor and divided it
  • Today, the manor house serves as a residential building

The Rittergut Oberlichtenau

The Rittergut Oberlichtenau was a manor in Oberlichtenau, a district of Pulsnitz in the district of Bautzen in Saxony. It was one of the oldest manors in the region and played an important role in the history of the village.

Architecture and Features

The manor house is a protected cultural monument due to its historical and architectural significance. It is a characteristic example of a rural manor house in Saxony, which has been continuously adapted and expanded over the centuries. The combination of Renaissance, Baroque, and 19th-century architectural elements gives the building its unique character.

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