Orangerie

The Orangerie is a Baroque building in Erlangen with a semi-oval layout, pavilions at each end, and a central rectangular water hall. The three-arched portal on the south side serves as the main entrance to this structure.

The structure was built between 1705 and 1706 under architect Gottfried von Gedeler's direction. It served Margrave Christian Ernst as both a greenhouse and ceremonial venue.

The south-facing wall displays sculptures representing the four seasons through Roman gods Flora, Ceres, Bacchus, and Vulcan. These figures give the space a mythological quality that visitors notice when entering.

The central water hall seats around 44 people and is mainly used for events and ceremonies. Entry is through the northern entrance at the Wasserturmstraße corner.

During the 2009-2012 renovation, workers discovered original shell-shaped water basins embedded in the floor. These finds revealed the water features that once defined the building's function.

Location: Erlangen

Address: Schloßgarten 1

GPS coordinates: 49.59869,11.00506

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05