Prinx-Max-Palais, Cultural center and historical villa in Karlsruhe, Germany
The Prinz-Max-Palais exhibits baroque revival and Beaux-Arts architecture with decorative features including atlantes, niche figures, and marble inscriptions throughout the building.
Built between 1881 and 1884 for banker August Schmieder, the palace later became the residence of Prince Max of Baden and served as Germany's Federal Constitutional Court from 1951 to 1969.
The palace currently houses multiple cultural institutions, including the Karlsruhe City Museum, Museum of Literature on the Upper Rhine, and a youth library.
Visitors can explore permanent exhibitions at the Stadtmuseum, which includes a detailed model of Karlsruhe from 1834 with multimedia explanations of historical points.
The garden contains ornamental fountains, cast-iron elements, and a display wall presenting numerous historical architectural fragments from different periods of Karlsruhe.
Location: Karlsruhe
Inception: 1881
Architectural style: baroque revival, Beaux-Arts
GPS coordinates: 49.01110,8.39497
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:00
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