Jagdschloss Kranichstein
Jagdschloss Kranichstein, Renaissance hunting lodge in Kranichstein, Darmstadt, Germany.
The palace complex features a horseshoe-shaped architectural design with multiple buildings surrounding a central courtyard and Renaissance-style elements throughout the structure.
Landgrave Georg I of Hesse-Darmstadt commissioned the construction of this hunting lodge in 1578, which later endured damage during the Thirty Years' War.
The museum within the castle displays an extensive collection of historical hunting equipment gathered from different castles across the Hesse region.
Visitors can access the hunting lodge by taking bus F from Darmstadt main station to Mathildenhöhe stop or walking from Darmstadt Ost train station.
The palace grounds contain a preserved bake-house pond that was specifically created for fish breeding during the Renaissance period.
Location: Darmstadt
Inception: 1578
Website: http://jagdschloss-kranichstein.de
GPS coordinates: 49.89981,8.69730
Latest update: May 17, 2025 06:01
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