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title: "Exhibition Sculpture Summer Pirna"
url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/exhibition-sculpturesummer-pirna"
description: "The Pirna Sculpture Summer shows  sculptures and installations in the historic bastions of Sonnenstein Fortress. The combination of modern art and historic fortifications makes the exhibition a special cultural experience.The show is curated anew each year and each time has its own theme. Works made of stone, metal and other materials address current social and artistic issues. An accompanying program with guided tours, workshops and activities complements the exhibition experience.The bastions offer an extraordinary setting: The thick walls and open courtyards of the fortress create an exciting contrast between the works and contemporary art.Guest Card Saxon SwitzerlandGuest card holders receive a discount of €1.00 on the admission price."
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Exhibition Sculpture Summer Pirna
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- Museum/art collection

Sculptures on plinths stand in a green courtyard with old stone walls and a building in the background, surrounded by trees.

Three sculptures in glass showcases stand under a stone vault with a view of historic arcades made of light-colored stone.

Annual sculpture exhibition in the bastions of the Sonnenstein Fortress in Pirna with contemporary works by various artists.

The Pirna Sculpture Summer shows sculptures and installations in the historic bastions of Sonnenstein Fortress. The combination of modern art and historic fortifications makes the exhibition a special cultural experience.

The show is curated anew each year and each time has its own theme. Works made of stone, metal and other materials address current social and artistic issues. An accompanying program with guided tours, workshops and activities complements the exhibition experience.

The bastions offer an extraordinary setting: The thick walls and open courtyards of the fortress create an exciting contrast between the works and contemporary art.

Guest card holders receive a discount of €1.00 on the admission price.

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Good to know
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Openings

Mid-May to mid-October
Wednesday - Sunday, public holiday 13:00 - 17:00

Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday

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General information

- Parking Available
- Bus stop available

Directions & Parking facilities

Easily accessible by public transport.
Bus routes: many different
Bus stop: Landratsamt, Pirna
Footpath: approx. 4 min

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Contact

Schlosshof 2/4

01796 Pirna