Friedrichstaler Kanal, Canal in Detmold, Germany.
The Friedrichstaler Canal extends for two kilometers through Detmold, connecting the Residential Palace to the former Baroque country estate of Friedrichstal.
Count Friedrich Adolf commissioned the construction of this waterway between 1701 and 1704, drawing inspiration from French palace gardens and Dutch canals.
The canal system demonstrates advanced water engineering from the Baroque period, incorporating expertise from Italian stucco artists and Dutch water specialists.
Three locks regulated water levels along the canal's course, which follows the natural flow of the Berlebecke stream through the city landscape.
The canal supported gondola rides until 1748, when financial constraints led to the conversion of its locks for mill operations.
Location: Detmold
GPS coordinates: 51.93170,8.87633
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:17
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