Fulda Residence

Fulda, Germany

Stadtschloss, the baroque palace, was built between 1706-1714 by Johann Dietzenhofer as the Residence of the prince-abbots (and later of the prince-bishops). It is the centrepiece for all the baroque buildings in Fulda. The Historical Rooms in the Residence give you a good impression of how life was in the Age of Absolutism. Apart from the Banquet Hall withits adjoining rooms and the Princely Apartments which date back to the first half of the 18th century, you can also visit some rooms in the classicistic style of the 19th century.

In the Residence you can see the famous collection of Fulda and Thuringian porcelain, as well as a small cabinet dedicatedto Ferdinand Braun (1850-1918), a Fulda-born scientist who invented the cathode ray tube and was awarded the Nobel Prizefor Physics in 1909.

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Schloßstraße 1, Fulda, Germany
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Founded: 1706-1714
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Germany
Historical period: Thirty Years War & Rise of Prussia (Germany)

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Valeriia Alerhush (6 months ago)
Very nice castle! Recommend to visit! Only 3.50 Karl!
G O (7 months ago)
Stadtschloss Fulda is a charming historical site with beautiful architecture and a rich atmosphere. It offers visitors a chance to explore the city’s history and heritage, making it a great stop for culture and history lovers. Highly recommended!
Mehdi Nik (11 months ago)
Great place to visit with family.
René Micallef (2 years ago)
Well worth a visit if you happen to visit Fulda. Well restored baroque palace of the former Prince-Abbott, now serving as city council compound. Includes a wonderful porcelain collection from the Fulda Manufactory. They have a leaflet with a map in English but the rest is in German; I guess most Baroque art can be enjoyed without reading the captions.
Carl Cencig (2 years ago)
Given the position and importance of the former prince-abbots of Fulda, I expected something more grandiose. There we’re occupied offices where staff worked throughout. The rooms and decor were at times austere. The price of admission was very low less than 4E.
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