Tempelherrenhaus, Ruins in Park an der Ilm, Weimar, Germany
The Tempelherrenhaus consists of stone walls and a tower structure standing within the landscaped Park an der Ilm near the river bank.
The building, originally constructed in 1786 as a greenhouse conversion, suffered extensive damage during an Allied bombing raid in March 1945.
Four sandstone sculptures of Templar knights, created by Johann Peter Kaufmann in 1818, adorned the corners of the building until its destruction.
Visitors can access the ruins through Park an der Ilm's network of walking paths, which connect multiple historical landmarks in Weimar.
The structure received its name around 1820 due to the four Templar knight statues positioned on its roof corners.
Location: Weimar
GPS coordinates: 50.97580,11.33220
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:13
Thuringia contains a notable variety of historic sites, from medieval castles on wooded heights to baroque palaces in landscaped parks. The region preserves Romanesque monastic complexes such as Paulinzella, Renaissance residences including Wilhelmsburg in Schmalkalden, and significant collections like the Lindenau Museum in Altenburg. Beyond architectural landmarks, Thuringia offers geological features: the Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes are considered the most colorful show mine in the world, the Barbarossa Cave near Rottleben is one of Europe's largest anhydrite caves, and the Morassina healing caves in Schmiedefeld have served therapeutic purposes since the 19th century. Cultural institutions range from technical museums such as the Ziegenrück hydroelectric power museum to the Apolda bell foundry museum and botanical installations like the Japanese garden in Bad Langensalza. Historic transportation systems including the Oberweissbach mountain railway, which has covered a vertical rise of 1,060 feet (323 meters) since 1923, complement the offerings. Natural monuments such as the Dragon Gorge near Eisenach, a narrow ravine with rock walls reaching 33 feet (10 meters) in height, and viewpoints like Leuchtenburg above the Saale valley combine natural and cultural experiences.
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