Schloss Johannisburg

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Schloss Johannisburg, Renaissance palace in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

The four-winged palace complex is built from red sandstone and features symmetrical towers with octagonal upper levels topped by slate roofs.

The palace served as the second residence of the Archbishop and Prince Elector of Mainz from 1614 until 1803, when ecclesiastical principalities were dissolved.

The State Gallery Aschaffenburg within the palace displays significant artworks by Lucas Cranach the Elder and vestments from the Mainz Cathedral collection.

The palace opens daily except Mondays, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM between April and October, and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM from October to March.

The palace houses the largest collection of architectural cork models in the world, featuring 45 detailed reproductions of ancient Roman buildings.

Location: Aschaffenburg

Inception: 1605

Architects: Georg Ridinger

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, mannerism

Made from material: sandstone

Part of: Bavarian Administration of State-Owned Palaces, Gardens and Lakes

Website: http://museen-aschaffenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 49.97610,9.14167

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:00

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