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If you fancy a hand of cards, Altenburg is the place for you: playing cards has been practised here for over 500 years, and the national card game ’skat’ was first played here. The town has a history of 1000 years, and boasts an impressive castle set on a rocky outcrop. Buy collapsible top hats on Rossplan Square, and baptise your cards at the Skat fountain: it brings good luck!

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Altenburg is rich in sights and history. Here you can stroll around and look at towers, castle, parks and old buildings. The city also offers many interesting museums and those who are interesting in beer there is Altenburg Brewery and Museum.

Nikolaiviertel

Romance is in the air as you stroll around this attractive part of the town with its many ancient tiny houses. Take your time here to enjoy the history and relax with a cup of coffee.

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Castle & Playing Card Museum

You will find the Playing Card Museum inside the castle walls whilst the Card Fountain is on the old town square. The museum contains a large playing card exhibition and other ducal collections such as antique porcelain and furniture.

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Lindenau Museum

The Lindenau Museum houses one of Europe’s finest collections of Italian Renaissance Art, ceramics and classical statues and is considered one of the most important art museums in East Germany.

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State Theater Altenburg

State Theater Altenburg was built in 1869 and was once the Royal Theatre. It is well worth a look inside as it has a beautiful historical interior. Approximately 165,000 people visit the theatre annually.

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Altenburg Brewery and Museum

Experience the Art Noveau brewing room and get a chance to sample some of the local beer. Special evenings mean you can try a few samples and enjoy some local food. For beer connoisseurs there is a chance to drink as much beer as you can in an hour, quite a challenge!

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Orangery

This baroque building was completed in 1712 and once consisted of three greenhouses. Nowadays, The structure is available for reservation in occasion of special events, such as conferences, cultural meeting and exhibitions. It also features an elegant cafeteria and tea house. There is also a small park in front of the orangery if you would like to take a walk.

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Population:	30,670 (2021)
Currency:	1€ = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	112
Newspapers:	Die Zeit Leipziger Volkszeitung
Website:	www.stadt-altenburg.de »
Opening Hours:	Normal opening hours are 8h30-18h weekdays and 8h30-13h on Saturdays.
Tourist Information:	Altenburger Tourismus Information Markt 17, Altenburg Mon-Fri 9h-18h, Sat-Sun 10h-16h +49 3447 512 800