Bayreuth New Palace, Bayreuth, Germany

After the Old Palace burned down, the new town residence (Neues Schloss) for Margrave Friedrich von Brandenburg-Bayreuth was begun by Joseph Saint-Pierre in 1753. Margravine Wilhelmine had considerable influence on its final form, designing some of the rooms herself, including the Cabinet of Fragmented Mirrors and the Old Music Room with its pastel portraits of singers, actors and dancers. The Palm Room with its outstanding walnut panelling is a typical example of the Rococo style in Bayreuth.

On the ground floor of the New Palace today the museums 'Margravine Wilhelmine's Bayreuth' and 'Bayreuth Faience – Rummel Collection' with outstanding items from the Bayreuth Manufactory can be seen. The faience collection covers the whole period of production from its beginnings until 1788. The Gallery Rooms contain Dutch and German paintings from the 18th century.

The rooms of the small but remarkable Italian Palace are an impressive example of the 'Bayreuth rococo' style in its later manifestation with the flower tendrils, trellis rooms and grottos that were its typical features.

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Careless Angel (6 months ago)
It was my first visit to Bayreuth, it was interesting for me, it is really a very beautiful city

Lesly Huxley (10 months ago)
We visited on a cold, wet afternoon so didn't spend much time in the extensive gardens and grounds, but the interior was well worth the entrance fee. The rooms are beautifully decorated, it is easy to get around on both upper and lower floors, although there are some parts you can only visit on one of the regular guided tours. There is a small shop and museum, and a gallery of pictures on the ground floor.

Amrutha (11 months ago)
The palace is open to the public for tours and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the State Apartments, the Margravine's private chambers, the Court Theatre, and the Orangery.

Philip Smith (13 months ago)
Absolutely stunning! Just when you think you've seen every nuance of a room, you see more. Even the ceilings are beautiful!

p b (2 years ago)
A beautifully decorated building, the tour was in German but there was an information guide in English that gave a good overview of what was on display. The gardens and the adjacent park are good to visit too.

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