Baroque City of Blieskastel

With a city layout that is unique in the Saarland, with its Baroque architecture, its pedestrian zone, its medicinal treatment and cure programmes and, not to forget, its delicious gastronomy, beautiful Blieskastel meets all the requirements to fulfil most wishes. It's the place to experience living history. No corner can be turned without coming face to face with impressive monuments and contemporary witnesses of bygone times. The Schlosskirche (castle church), the Orangerie (Renaissance building), and the prehistoric Gollenstein (a 4,000 year old monolith, also featured in the Location Guide) are all well worth seeing. The ancient fountains, charming courtyards, and splendid half-timbered houses of Blieskastel´s picturesque Old Town exude an extraordinary atmosphere. The historic parade ground is home to traditional markets, and the Blieskasteler Altstadtfest (Old Town Fair) attracts thousands of visitors each year who party `til the ole city walls start shaking