Karlsruhe Palace, Baroque palace and museum in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Karlsruhe Palace is a Baroque residence with a central tower crowned by a copper dome and symmetrical wings extending on both sides. The building now contains a museum with extensive art and historical collections.
Margrave Charles III William founded this residence in 1715 as the seat of his power after abandoning his previous capital. The palace subsequently became the center point of a newly planned city layout.
The regional museum housed within the palace displays art, archaeological finds, and collections spanning multiple periods. Visitors encounter objects that tell the story of Baden's past through items gathered over centuries.
The building is easily reached on foot and features clear signage for visitors in the city center. Most people find adequate parking in surrounding streets or nearby garages.
The city was planned around the palace with 32 streets radiating outward like wheel spokes. This unusual radial design makes Karlsruhe one of the few European cities built on such a geometric pattern.
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