Holsteinerhof, Baroque palace in Basel, Switzerland
The Holsteinerhof is a two-story baroque palace with a mansard roof and seven regularly spaced window openings across its facade. The symmetrical limestone front is accented with decorative gable houses and the structure is now protected as a national heritage site.
Built in 1696 for a duchess from Schleswig-Holstein, the palace served as shelter during regional conflicts of that era. Over the following century it evolved into an important location for diplomatic and scholarly activities.
In the 1700s, this residence became a meeting place where intellectuals and political figures gathered for discussion and exchange. These gatherings shaped the intellectual life of the city during that era.
The building now serves as administrative headquarters for the University Hospital Basel and can be viewed from outside. The historic facade is easily visible from public areas and the property is centrally located within the old town.
In the garden of this palace, negotiations took place in 1795 that led to a peace treaty between France, Prussia, and Spain. This agreement marked a turning point in European politics of that era.
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