Palais Parkstrasse 9, Heritage palace in Neustrelitz, Germany.
Palais Parkstrasse 9, also called the Großherzogliches Parkhaus, is a Neoclassical brick building of the early 20th century, plastered in silver-grey Terrasit and roofed with red tiles. It stands 80 metres off Parkstrasse on a rise reached by an avenue, with a basement, two main floors and a converted attic. The west-facing main entrance sits beneath a balcony carried by four Doric columns, and the gable bears the grand-ducal coat of arms in stucco.
The palace was built as a residence for the grand ducal family and served them until the monarchy ended in 1918. After this turning point, it took on new roles and was adapted for different purposes.
The house was planned as a private residence without state rooms, as the heir to the throne wanted a country house for family life with nature, free of court ceremonial. The Deutsche Bauzeitung noted in 1917 that the interiors matched the simpler lifestyle of the ducal owners. The garden front has four Doric columns framing windows, with two broad stairs down to the English landscape garden.
The building can be viewed from the outside throughout the year and serves as a good starting point for walking through the area. Nearby parks and historic streets make for a pleasant visit to the surroundings.
The main entrance faces west beneath a balcony carried by four Doric columns, and the gable above holds the grand ducal coat of arms as a stucco ornament, preserved only in parts. The garden front repeats the Doric motif with four columns framing windows, and two broad stairs lead down into the English landscape garden.
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