Margravial Palace Erlangen

Margravial Palace Erlangen is a baroque castle featuring symmetrical facades with tall windows and detailed stone decorations from the early 1700s. The building surrounds internal courtyards and now contains university offices, halls, and seminar rooms that remain open to visitors.

George William of Brandenburg-Bayreuth commissioned this palace in the early 1700s under the direction of architects including Antonio della Porta. A major fire in 1814 destroyed significant portions, after which the building was gradually restored and adapted.

The palace serves as a working part of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, where students and staff move through its baroque rooms daily. Walking through it, you see how a former royal residence has become a living space for academic life.

The palace sits centrally at Schloßplatz with easy foot access and views toward the market square. Visitors can freely explore the courtyards, while some interior rooms are accessible during university business hours.

A devastating fire in 1814 destroyed large sections while extreme cold prevented firefighters from controlling the flames effectively. This event left marks on the building that remain visible today in how certain areas were reconstructed differently from the original design.

Location: Erlangen

Inception: 1700

Founders: George William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth

Architects: Antonio della Porta, Gottfried Gedeler

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Part of: University of Erlangen–Nuremberg

Address: Schloßplatz 4

GPS coordinates: 49.59790,11.00450

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48