Markgräfliches Palais

The Margrave Palace is an aristocratic residence in Karlsruhe featuring a neoclassical facade with Corinthian columns and detailed stone ornaments. The building sits on Rondellplatz in the city center and displays a symmetrical arrangement of windows and doorways.

Friedrich Weinbrenner designed this building between 1803 and 1814 for the children of Grand Duke Charles and Countess Louise Caroline of Hochberg. The structure came into existence during a period when neoclassical architecture was actively promoted throughout the region.

The palace defines the character of Rondellplatz through its neoclassical appearance and represents the prominence of the margrave family during the 1800s. Visitors can see how the architecture still dominates this central square.

The building stands in central Karlsruhe near the Constitution Column and is easily reached on foot. Note that the palace is currently occupied by a bank and the interior is not open to the public, though the facade can be admired from outside.

After damage during World War II, the facade was carefully rebuilt in 1963 following Weinbrenner's original drawings. This precise restoration made the building a textbook example of how historical monuments can be brought back to their former appearance.

Location: Karlsruhe

GPS coordinates: 49.00672,8.40405

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23