Wittumspalais, Baroque city palace in Weimar, Germany
Wittumspalais is a Baroque palace in central Weimar at Theaterplatz with ornately decorated interior spaces and period ceiling paintings. The rooms contain furnishings from different eras and feature artistic wall treatments that give each space its own character.
The palace became the residence of Duchess Anna Amalia after a fire destroyed Weimar's princely castle in 1774. During her time here, it grew into a cultural center that attracted leading minds of the era.
The palace served as a gathering place for writers and artists who shaped Weimar's intellectual life. The rooms still reflect this creative period through their furnishings and artworks.
The palace is within walking distance of Weimar's main square and easy to locate. Visitors should note that the rooms are spread across multiple floors and there is no elevator.
One room retains its original furnishings from 1785 with early classical furniture, offering an authentic view of the duchess's daily life. This space reveals how modest these private quarters were compared to the grand reception halls.
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