Schloss Fasanerie

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.