Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, was the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

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Thu., Nov. 14, 2019

A visitor takes a photo in a light installation during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press
A visitor stands behind light sculptures and illuminated buidlings during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press
A laser installation showing a flower and reflected in water during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press
Visitors stand behind a light installation during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press
Visitors walk among illuminated buildings and trees during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press
Visitors walk under a light installation during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press
Visitors walk behind light installations during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press
A visitor stands in front of a light installation during the official opening of the Christmas Garden in the Pillnitz Palace and Park (Schloss and Park Pillnitz) near Dresden, eastern Germany, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. More than one million lights and 25 installations illuminate the 28-hectare complex from the 18th century during the evening hours until Jan. 5, 2020.

Jens Meyer Associated Press