Kromsdorf Renaissance Palace

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Garden of Kromsdorf Renaissance Palace in Thuringia, Germany

The excursion along the Ilm Valley Cycle Path (Ilmtal-Radweg) takes us to the intriguing garden of Kromsdorf Palace. 64 stone busts adorn the garden wall. The exact assignment of the busts is controversial, which increases the appeal of a walk. [German]

The Garden of Kromsdorf Palace

The garden invites us to reflect. Why were these personalities immortalized in stone? With what intentions were the selection of exotic rulers and ordinary people from the Orient connected? What are our associations with these busts?

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