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Schloss Elisabethenburg, Meiningen

Elisabethenburg Palace

Meiningen

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Schloss Elisabethenburg stands in Meiningen (Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen), in Thuringia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 17th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Elisabethenburg overlooks the town of Meiningen, on the edge of the old town by the Werra river. Built at the end of the 17th century for the Dukes of Saxe-Meiningen, its three wings and central tower form a shape resembling the letter E, often linked to the name of Duchess Elisabeth Eleonore. It served as the ducal residence until 1918 and was frequented by musicians such as Johannes Brahms, Max Reger and Hans von Bülow. The building now houses the Meiningen museums along with archives and a concert hall.

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What to know

  • The palace stands in Meiningen, in the Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen, in Thuringia.
  • It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Thuringia.
  • The building now houses the Meiningen museums, music archives and a concert hall, along with municipal offices.
  • The main structure dates from the late 17th century, with alterations carried out during the 19th century.

Where this château is

Meiningen · Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen · Thüringen

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Address

Schloßpl. 1, 98617 Meiningen

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Thüringen
Period of construction
17th century

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Frequently asked

Why does Schloss Elisabethenburg have an E-shaped plan?
Its three wings and central tower form an E shape, often linked to the name of Duchess Elisabeth Eleonore, though the design mainly followed architectural needs.
Which musicians are connected to this palace?
Johannes Brahms, Max Reger and Hans von Bülow were associated with the palace through the musical life of the Saxe-Meiningen court.
What can visitors see at Schloss Elisabethenburg today?
The building houses the Meiningen museums, archives, a concert hall and municipal offices.
Was Schloss Elisabethenburg always a ducal residence?
It served as the residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Meiningen from 1692 until 1918.

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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Schmalkalden-Meiningen

From the same period — 17e siècle

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