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One of the largest Baroque palaces in Germany

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Diverse backgrounds

Interesting & amusing

Discover fascinating stories about Ludwigsburg Residential Palace: from its magnificent time as a residence for Württemberg's rulers, to strange anecdotes and colorful figures, like Carl Eugen. Delve into the world of princes and princesses.

Eagle on the courtyard fountain at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace. Image: Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg, Achim Mende
with an eventful history

In the early 18th century, Duke Eberhard Ludwig had a spacious and representative palace built, along with a new residential city.

Milestones
Queen Charlotte Mathilde in a painting by Philipp Friedrich Hetsch, circa 1800. Image: Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg, Ludwigsburg local administration
Personal histories throughout the centuries

Love, power and intrigue: Great fun was always had at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace. Four biographies describe its lively history.

Figures
Duke Carl Eugen with Duchess Franziska, Imperial Countess zu Hohenheim, in a silhouette-style etching by J.F. Knisel. Image: Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg, Robert Bothner
Interesting facts about the palace

Amusing stories about Ludwigsburg: cleanliness-obsessed maids, a generous lover, and a special relationship between man and beast. Amusing stories about Ludwigsburg.

Anecdotes
View from the new to the old central building. Image: Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten Baden-Württemberg, Ralf Cohen
Textbook stylistics

Ludwigsburg Residential Palace's architecture and decor were characterized by three stylistic eras: Baroque, Rococo and Classicism.

History of design
Venetian mask at a carnival in Venice. Image: Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg, Omar Balliali
History worth reading about

Explore historic snapshots, unusual events and interesting research findings. 

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