Karlsruhe Palace

Karlsruhe, Germany

Karlsruhe Palace was erected in 1715 by Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach, after a dispute with the citizens of his previous capital, Durlach. The city of Karlsruhe has since grown around it. The first building was constructed by Jakob Friedrich von Batzendorf. The city was planned with the tower of the palace at the centre and 32 streets radiating out from it like spokes on a wheel, or ribs on a folding fan.

Originally partially made of wood, the palace had to be rebuilt in 1746, using stone. Charles Frederick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach at the time, and who eventually became Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden then had the palace altered by Balthasar Neumann and Friedrich von Kesslau until 1770, adding larger windows and doors, pavilions and wings. In 1785, Wilhelm Jeremias Müller shortened the tower, adding a cupola.

During the Revolutions of 1848, Leopold, Grand Duke of Baden was expelled in 1849 for some time. In 1918, the last monarch Frederick II, Grand Duke of Baden had to move out. The former residence of the Rulers of Baden is since used as Badisches Landesmuseum.

Much of the city centre, including the palace, was reduced to rubble by Allied bombing during World War II but was quickly rebuilt after the war.

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Alexandre Santiago (10 months ago)
The museum and his collection are awesome. The problem is the employees that follow you whenever you go hunting you for all over the places. One laid at 2nd floor was very rude closing a window curtain in our face. My daughter was looking to a piece and without any reason this lady from second floor called her attention. So, not recommended. This not what a museum is all about. It seems this personnel must be trained and teach what is the purpose of a museum.
Paula Lozano (11 months ago)
Perfect place to relax inside the city. Behind the castle there is a huge park where you can find people playing games, drinking or just chilling.
Tövisi Otto (11 months ago)
Well maintained with a lot to see. It takes about 2 hours to walk the museum from top to bottom.
H M (14 months ago)
A very nice and historical palace to visit with the family and children. This place is full of information and the staff is friendly and helpful. The view from the tower is beautiful and magnificent. The gardens are well maintained. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are going to Karlsruhe.
Tela Royston (2 years ago)
Beautiful building with so many artifacts to look at! We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of exhibits in the museum. It definitely exceeded our expectations. Stunning works of art and the price was reasonable. €8/adults I wish there would have been a cafe or something there to have a coffee afterwards but there was nothing we could find.
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