Friedenstein Castle (Schloss Friedenstein) was commissioned in the mid-17th century by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. It is notable for hosting the Ekhof-Theater, which still features the original Baroque machinery for changing the scenery.
Category: Palaces
Electoral Palace in Bonn
The Electoral Palace (Kurfürstliches Schloss) in Bonn was the former residential palace of the Prince-Electors of Cologne. Where the Prince-Electory used to walk in a beautiful garden, young people play football these days.
Herrenchiemsee Palace
Castle buffs will find Herrenchiemsee Palace (Schloss Herrenchiemsee) on an island in a Bavarian lake named Chiemsee. The palace, commissioned by King Ludwig II, is also known as the New Palace (Neues Schloss) or Herrenworth Palace (Schloss Herrenwörth).
Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava
This pic shows a view of the Grassalkovich Palace (Grasalkovičov palác) in Bratislava, taken from a nearby park. Today, this building forms the residence of the Slovakian president. A transparent wall allows visitors to catch pictures like this one.
Neuhaus Palace in Paderborn
Schloss Neuhaus in Paderborn is a palace in the style of Weser Renaissance. The adjoined park formed the venue of a State Garden Show in 1994. As a result, visitors experience a relaxing walk on still splendid castle grounds.
Villa Manin in Codroipo
On 17 October 1797, France and Austria signed the Treaty of Campo Formio in this villa. This event ended the War of the First Coalition. Today, the estate houses a collection of antique carriages and an armoury. In addition, the villa is a popular venue.
Topoľčianky Palace in Slovakia
Topoľčianky Palace (Zámok Topoľčianky) used to be the summer retreat of the first president of Czechoslovakia. Near the castle, you find a stud for Lipizzaner horses and a reserve for European Bisons.
Nordkirchen Castle in Westphalia
Nordkirchen Castle (Schloss Nordkirchen) is the largest palace with a moat in the region of Westphalia. The present palace, also known as “Versailles of Westphalia”, dates back to the 18th century.
Kromsdorf Palace in Thuringia
Cycling the Ilm Valley Cycle Path you may visit the Kromsdorf Renaissance Palace. Visiting the castle grounds you will be awarded with 64 stone busts decorating the garden wall. There meaning is still disputed.
Schloss Hof in Marchfeld
Schloss Hof is the largest castle of the five Marchfeld Palaces between Vienna and Bratislava. Two famous owners – Prince Eugene of Savoy and Empress Maria Therese – transformed it into a Baroque gem with a French garden stretched onto seven terraces.
Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
You get this sight of Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn) from the nearby Gloriette. Inside, audio guide tours let you get in touch with the state apartments of the Imperial family. So you will see the office where Emperor Franz Joseph I used to work.
Ehrenburg Palace in Coburg
Ehrenburg Palace (Schloss Ehrenburg) was the residential palace of the dukes of Saxe-Coburg until 1918. Its present façade in the English Gothic Revival style is a work by Karl Friedrich Schinkel at the beginning of the 19th century.