Kromlau Azalea and Rhododendron Park
The Azalea and Rhododendron Park Kromlau is a 200 acres (81 ha) landscaped park in the municipality of Gablenz, Germany (less than 6 kilometers from the Polish border). It was built in the 19th century.[1] The park has no entry fee and can be accessed any time. The famous Rakotzbrücke (literally, the Devil's Bridge) is a short walk from the free car parking area. The main parking area near the Rakotz Bridge is conveniently located in the village of Kromlau.
The park is a beautiful example of an ”English garden” and has many small ponds and lakes. What makes Azalea and Rhododendron Park so special is Rakotzbrücke, a bridge that was built during the mid 19th century. The bridge was specially built to create a circle when it is reflected in the waters beneath it – a popular photo opp. The bridge's artificially-formed basalt columns were specially shipped from distant quarries.
References
- ^ "Rhododendron Park Kromlau" (in German). oberlausitz-bilder.de. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
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