The Neues Schloss (New Palace) built in late Baroque style served as residence of the Kings of Württemberg.
Category: Palaces
Palais Schönburg in Vienna
Palais Schönburg was built by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt in 1705/1706. It is also known as Palais Schönburg-Hartenstein or Palais Starhemberg-Schönburg. Today it serves as an event location.
Palais Ferstl in Vienna
Palais Ferstl is a palace in the first district of Vienna. It was built in 1859 and was never the residence of a noble family. Today it houses exclusive shops and the famous Café Central.
Palais Fürstenberg in Vienna
Palais Fürstenberg was finished by Antonio Beduzzi from Bologna in 1720. I’m impressed by the sculptures decorating its main entrance on the Grünangergasse: Two classy dogs.
Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt
On a sunny May day, I visited an exhibition about the composer Joseph Haydn at Esterházy Palace (Schloss Esterházy). He worked here for several years in the service of the castle owner.
Deutschkreutz Castle in Deutschkreutz
At Deutschkreutz Castle (Schloss Deutschkreutz), I had a guided tour by its owner Anton Lehmden. He is a member of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. You find many of his works in the rooms of the castle.
Celle Palace at night in Celle
On the way back to my hotel I passed the palace of Celle (Schloss Celle) again. Sometimes a walk around a castle at night is even more exciting than in the daylight. Especially if you are alone in the streets.
- Schloss Celle (Wikipedia)
Schloss Celle in Celle
My first view of Schloss Celle while on a guided tour through the German city Celle. Schloss Celle houses one of the oldest theatre buildings in Europe.
Event at Schloss Schönbrunn in Vienna
Tonight I visited an event at the Great Gallery of Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn). It took place for those people who were able to accomplish a kind of treasure hunt with questions about the palace and its inhabitants.
Eggenberg Palace in Graz
View of Eggenberg Palace (Schloss Eggenberg) taken from the nearby rose mound. Schloss Eggenberg has been a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2010.
Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava
On my walk from the railway station to the town center I came across a park at the back of Grassalkovich Palace (Grasalkovičov palác). This palace is the residence of the Slovakian president.
Marchegg Palace in Marchegg
Marchegg Palace (Schloss Marchegg) is a palace near the March river in the east of Austria. Besides its Baroque style it is also worth a visit because of a large stork population in the nearby WWF nature reserve Marchegg.