Tilleda royal palace, Archaeological open-air museum in Tilleda, Germany.
The excavated royal palace complex extends over 5 hectares, featuring reconstructed medieval buildings, defensive walls, and craft workshops from the Ottonian period.
Between 972 and 1174, German emperors and kings used this palace as their residence, with Emperor Otto II gifting it to his bride Theophanu in 972.
The museum presents daily medieval life through reconstructed buildings, archaeological artifacts, and displays of traditional crafting techniques from the 10th to 12th centuries.
The museum opens from March to November, with guided tours available by reservation and special archaeological activities for children in designated excavation areas.
This complex stands as Germany's only completely excavated imperial palace, serving as a reference model for early medieval royal residences.
Location: Kelbra
Operator: Stadt Kelbra
Part of: Romanesque Road
GPS coordinates: 51.41795,11.13554
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:47
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