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The Orangerie is an orangery in Kassel, Hesse, Germany. It was built under Landgrave Charles between 1703 and 1711. Since then, it forms the northern corner of the Karlsaue park. Today it is used as an astronomy and physical cabinet.
Heute befinden sich in der Orangerie das Astronomisch-Physikalische Kabinett mit der weltweit bedeutenden Sammlung wissenschaftlicher Messinstrumente und Uhren sowie Hessens größtes Planetarium. Die Orangerie wurde Anfang des 18. Jahrhunderts durch Landgraf Carl (reg. 1677–1730) errichtet.
The bright yellow façade of the Orangery in Karlsaue park with its two corner pavilions can already be seen from a long distance away. Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel commissioned the Orangery to be built in the early 18th century. In the building in the middle, numerous orange and laurel trees are stored over the winter.
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Orangerie. 151 reviews. #5 of 78 things to do in Kassel. CastlesParks. Open now. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. By Larni V. “ Awesome Park in the City! Jul 2018. Really wonderful surroundings...great place to stroll around and unwind right in the inner city!
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- An der Karlsaue 20 c, Kassel, 34121, Hesse
Die Orangerie ist ein ehemaliges Pflanzenhaus an der Karlsaue in der hessischen Stadt Kassel. Die barocke Einflügelanlage wurde ab 1701 im Auftrag des Landgrafen Karl von Hessen-Kassel nach Entwurf des Baumeisters Johann Konrad Giesler errichtet, 1943 zerstört und bis 1981 wiederaufgebaut.
Popular meeting place for Kassel residents and guests. The glowing yellow façade of the Orangerie is visible from afar. The palace forms the northern beginning of the Karlsaue and is the centrepiece of the baroque garden complex. A spacious terrace separates the garden palace from the Karlswiese in front of it.
Astronomy in a magnificent baroque palace. Just a few minutes from Kassel's city centre, an exciting journey back in time awaits you, exploring the history of astronomy and physics. The baroque Orangery Palace with a view of the idyllic Karlsaue Park houses Hessen’s largest planetarium and the landgraves’ collection of exquisite scientific ...
