Schlossanlage

castle complex, palace grounds

noun SHLOS-an-lah-geh Rare

Usage Note

Schlossanlage refers to the whole ensemble of a palace or castle, including buildings, gardens, and outbuildings. It is broader than Schloss (n) alone and typically used for stately complexes open to visitors. Plural Schlossanlagen.

Examples

"Die barocke Schlossanlage Sanssouci gehört zum UNESCO-Welterbe."

Natural Translation

The baroque palace complex Sanssouci is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Literal Translation

The baroque palace-complex Sanssouci belongs to the UNESCO World-heritage.

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