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0 Karlsruhe its large collection of q Baden–Baden
mainly German and
Road map B6. * 269,000. £ Road map B6. * 50,000. k Baden
n Bahnhofsplatz 6 (0721 3720 5383). Dutch paintings from Airport (5 km/3 miles northwest of
∑ karlsruhe-tourismus.de the 16th–19th town). £ n Schwarzwaldstraße 52
_ Internationales Trachten-und- centuries. These & “i-Punkt” in der Trinkhalle (07221-275
Folklorefest (Jun). include the famous 233). ∑ baden-baden.de
Crucifixion by
Karlsruhe, which is one of the Grünewald (1523). Known as the “summer capital
“youngest” towns in Germany, Entirely different of Europe”, this elegant spa
flourished during the 19th in character are the resort is one of the oldest towns
century as a centre for science collections of the in Germany and was once the
and art. In 1945, it lost its status Zentrum für Kunst favourite destination of
as a regional capital, but is now und Medientech- European aristocracy from
the seat of the Bundesverfass- nologie (ZKM) – an Russia to Portugal. Even before Baden-Baden’s casino, set in the elegant Kurhaus
ungsge richt – the highest establishment that the Romans built their camp
courts of the Federal Republic. has combined the here around AD 80, the site was from the 15th century onwards. aristocratic family, the Stourdza
The town originated in 1715 role of art college occupied by a Celtic settlement It was remodelled along German Mausoleum. In Schil ler straße is
when the margrave of Baden, and museum since of the Latenian period. Renaissance lines in the 16th the villa built in 1867 for the
Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach, A pyramid containing the tomb of Karl Wilhelm 1997. It occupies a In the early years of the modern century by Kaspar Weinhart. The Russian writer, Ivan Turgenev,
ordered a lodge to be built in von Baden-Durlach in Karlsruhe former ammunitions era, Civitas Aurelia Aquensis – interiors are decorated with who lived here until 1872.
the middle of his favourite factory in the western known simply as Aquae – was paintings by Tobias Stimmer.
hunting grounds. Karl liked the of this large-scale project was part of the town. Its core is the already known in Italy for the Most of the spa buildings are P Brahmshaus
area and the lodge so much that Friedrich Weinbrenner, who Museum für Neue Kunst, therapeutic properties of its the work of Friedrich Wein- Maximilianstraße 85. Tel (07221)
he deci ded to move his residence created this masterpiece of urban featuring installations, com puter waters. In the 3rd century AD, brenner. His elegant Kurhaus in 71172. Open 3–5pm Mon, Wed, Fri,
here and live the remainder of design. The equilateral market art and videos and other work Aquae was conquered by the Werderstraße has been used as 10am–1pm Sun (10am–4pm daily
his days in peace – hence the square is positioned along the by contemporary artists. The Germanic tribe of Alamains and a casino since 1838. The most during Brahmstage). &
town’s name, meaning “Karl’s rest”. palace axis. It is filled with similar Stadtmuseum im Prinz-Max- in the 6th century AD by the famous gamester at the casino The exhibition displayed in
The original Baroque-style design but not identical buildings and Palais, based in a mansion Francs, who built a fortress in was Fyodor Dostoevsky, who this house is devoted to the
was expanded during the reign features a central pyramid named after the last chancellor the town. The margrave, was not always lucky at roulette. life and works of the German
of his successor, Karl Friedrich. containing Karl Wilhelm’s tomb. of the Kaiserreich, contains the Hermann II, known as “Marchio His novel The Gambler (1866) is composer Johannes Brahms
The palace, which forms the South of Marktplatz is the local history museum. de Baduon”, was the first supposedly set in Baden-Baden. who lived here from 1865
hub of 32 streets, was designed circular Rondellplatz. Wein- important ruler of Baden. Nearby is the Trink halle (pump until 1874.
by Leopoldo Retti, Mauritio brenner’s other works include E Staatliche Kunsthalle During the horrific Black Death, room), with its mineral water
Pedetti, Balthasar Neumann, the monumental town hall Hans-Thoma-Straße 2–6. the qualities of the local waters fountains. Built in 1839–42, it is R Kloster Lichtenthal
Philippe de la Guêpière and (1811–25), the Protestant town Tel (0721) 9 26 33 59. Open 10am– were once again recognized as decorated with wall paintings Hauptstraße 40. Tel (07221) 50 49 10.
others, and built in 1749–81. The church and the Catholic parish 6pm Tue–Sun. & ∑ kunsthalle- beneficial to health. During the illustrating Schwarzwald (Black Open 3pm Wed, Sat, Sun. 8 Group
town is based on a fan-like plan, church of St Stephen. karlsruhe.de Palatinate War of Succession, Forest) legends. tours (minimum 7 persons), advance
spreading from a base formed Karlsruhe has some very E Museum für Neue Kunst Baden-Baden was almost Rising behind the spa area telephone booking required. &
by the open-sided wings of the interesting museums. The Lorenzstraße 19. Tel (0721) 8100 1325. totally destroyed but, by the is the last project completed This Cistercian nuns’ abbey,
palace. The rest of the circle, Badisches Landesmuseum in Open 10am–6pm Wed–Fri, end of the 18th century, it had by Leo von Klenze before his situated on the outskirts of
whose centre is marked by the the castle features a large collec- 11am–6pm Sat & Sun. & become one of Europe’s most death – the Orthodox burial town, has a church dating
octagonal palace tower (1715), tion of antiquities, decorative fashionable resorts. chapel of a Romanian from the 14th–15th centuries.
is filled with green areas, inclu- arts, sculpture, porcelain and P Stadtmuseum im The old town of Its ducal chapel contains
ding the palace garden. In the furniture, from the Middle Ages Prinz-Max-Palais Baden-Baden lies at the many epitaphs of the Baden
early 19th century, the town to the present day. In a Neo- Karlstraße 10. Tel (0721) 1 33 42 31. foot of the Schloßberg margraves. The abbey also has
was remodelled along Neo- Renaissance building (1843–46) Open 10am–6pm Tue & Fri, 10am– (castle hill). The oldest an interesting museum.
Classical lines. The main architect is the Staatliche Kunsthalle, with 7pm Thu, 2–6pm Sat, 11am–6pm Sun. surviving building in
the town is the Gothic E Staatliche Kunsthalle
collegiate church, built Baden-Baden
during the 13th–15th Lichtentaler Allee 8a. Tel (07221) 300
centuries and then 76400. Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun.
remodelled in the ∑ kunsthalle-baden-baden.de
18th century. It contains The Staatliche Kunsthalle
several valuable Baden-Baden is an exhibition
epitaphs. To the south venue that specializes in
of the church is the modern and contemporary art.
bathing hall –
Friedrichsbad – which E Stadtmuseum
was built in Neo- Lichtentaler Allee 10. Tel (07221) 93 22
Renaissance style in 72. Open 11am–6pm Tue–Sun.
1877. Nearby stands The Stadtmuseum includes
the magnificent New sections on glass, porcelain and
Palace, which was the The Neo-Renaissance Trinkhalle (pump room) paintings, as well as some old
The Baroque residence of the Dukes of Baden in Karlsruhe residence of margraves in Baden-Baden gambling equipment.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp497–8 and pp522–4

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