Castle & Playing Card Museum

Altenburg

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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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addressSchloss Altenburg, Schloss 2-4, Altenburg
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