Prinz-Carl-Palais
Karlsruhe
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- Where
- Karlsruhe
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Prinz-Karl-Palais stands in Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The Prinz-Karl-Palais was a stately town palace in Karlsruhe, first built for a member of the noble Douglas family before passing to Prince Karl of Baden, whose name it took. The main building was largely destroyed during the Second World War and its remaining ruins were later torn down. Only the former stables have survived, now used by a local administrative office.
What to know
- The original palace no longer exists; only the former stables remain standing.
- The surviving building now houses an administrative office and is not open to the public as a heritage site.
- It is located in Karlsruhe, in Baden-Württemberg.
- There are no visiting hours or fees, as this is not a tourist site.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday (today) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:30 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
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- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Karlsruhe · Karlsruhe · Baden-Württemberg
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Address
Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek, Karlstraße 10, 76133 Karlsruhe-Innenstadt-West
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can the Prinz-Karl-Palais be visited today?
- No, the main building no longer exists and only the former stables remain, now used by an administrative office closed to the public.
- Why is it called Prinz-Karl-Palais?
- It was renamed after Prince Karl of Baden purchased it around 1900; before that it was known as Palais Douglas.
- Who built the Prinz-Karl-Palais?
- It was built between 1878 and 1884 for Count Wilhelm Douglas by architect Karl Dyckerhoff.
- What remains of the Prinz-Karl-Palais today?
- Only the former stables survived the destruction of the main building in 1944.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
