Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces, Brühl

Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl
UNESCO World Heritage Site
	Schloss Augustusburg
Location	Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Criteria	Cultural: (ii), (iv)
Reference	288
Inscription	1984 (8th Session)
Area	89 ha (0.34 sq mi)
Coordinates	50°49′39″N 6°54′29″E
	Location of Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces, Brühl in Germany Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces, Brühl (North Rhine-Westphalia)

The Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces form a historical building complex in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The buildings are connected by the spacious gardens and trees of the Schlosspark. Built in the early 18th century, the palaces and adjoining gardens are considered masterpieces of early rococo architecture and have been listed as a UNESCO cultural World Heritage Site since 1984. Augustusburg Palace (German: Schloss Augustusburg) and its parks also serve as a venue for the Brühl Palace Concerts.

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