Schloss Fasanerie, Baroque palace in Eichenzell, Germany
Schloss Fasanerie is a baroque palace in Eichenzell featuring symmetrical wings, ornate facades, and formal gardens spread across the grounds. The interior rooms contain furnishings and art collections spanning several centuries of European history.
The palace was built between 1730 and 1757 under architect Johann Dientzenhofer as a summer residence for Fulda's prince-bishops. The construction style followed baroque ideas of splendor and symmetrical order common for such rulers of that era.
The porcelain collection inside displays pieces from different European manufacturers and time periods that visitors encounter while walking through the rooms. This reflects the former residents' appreciation for fine craftsmanship and valuable objects.
Visitors can join guided tours from April through November with hourly departures that allow exploration of the rooms and exhibitions. The grounds also have paths to walk and time to look around the gardens.
The name comes from its original purpose as a pheasantry and hunting lodge before it became a grand baroque residence. Today visitors can still see details in certain areas that reflect this earlier use.
Location: Eichenzell
Architects: Johann Dientzenhofer
Website: http://schloss-fasanerie.de
GPS coordinates: 50.50770,9.70791
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
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