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May 19, 2024 · Karlsruhe was founded in 1715 by Margrave Charles III William, who designed the city’s unique fan-shaped layout. A city named after Karl Wilhelm. The name “Karlsruhe” translates to “Charles’ repose,” paying homage to Margrave Charles III William. The seat of justice.
- The Pyramid
- Karlsruhe Palace
- Schlossgarten Park
- Botanical Garden
- Staatliche Kunsthalle
- Federal Constitutional Court
- Turmberg
- ZKM — Centre For Art and Media
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Festivals
In German, ‘Karlsruhe’ means ‘Charles’ Rest’ — the Karl in question being the city’s founder, Karl Wilhelm, Margrave of Baden-Durlach, whose distinctive pyramid-shaped tomb is located right in the middle of the town. According to legend, Karl dreamt up the city when taking a nap whilst on a hunting trip.
Karlsruhe Palace is the geographical epicentre of Karlsruhe, with all streets radiating outward from it — an outstanding urban design which won it the nickname “fan city”. The baroque castle was built in 1715, and today houses some of the Federal Constitutional Court as well as the cultural heritage museum “Badisches Landesmuseum”. Click here for m...
Karlsruhe has plenty of green space to enjoy a sunny day outdoors. The Schlossgarten Park (Palace Garden Park) surrounding Karlsruhe Palace is one of the city’s best-loved parks. It is mostly an English landscape garden, but retains some of the original French baroque elements. A popular spot for summer barbecues, games and sports, it is also just ...
In close proximity to both Karlsruhe Palace and the “Bundesverfassungsgericht”, the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, the Botanical Garden is a green oasis filled with historic buildings and exotic plants. It was designed by two of the most significant architects of Baden, first Friedrich Weinbrenner and later Heinrich Hübsch.
Opened in 1846 in a neoclassical building for the vast collection of the Margravine of Baden, the Staatliche Kunsthalle is one of Germany’s oldest museum buildings set next to the Karlsruhe Castle. It now houses art from the 14th to the 19th century. 20th century art, including popular art works of classical modernism, is displayed in the Botanical...
In Germany, Karlsruhe is closely associated with the supreme constitutional court “Bundesverfassungsgericht”, which has its seat here. Oral hearings and pronouncements of judgments are open to the public (registration is required) and guided group tours are offered on request. Click here for more information
Turmberg (‘Tower Hill’) takes its name from an ancient castle tower, which dates back to the High Middle Ages, when the Hohenstaufen dynasty ruled the local area. You can take Germany’s oldest operational funicular railway running since 1888, or climb the 528 ‘Hexenstäffele’ (‘Witches’ Steps’) to the top. From the summit, you’re rewarded with a bea...
The ZKM (Zentrum für Kunst und Medientechnologie) is an institute for the exhibition, research and development of media and art. It houses the Museum of Contemporary Arts and the Media Museum, and organises a variety of cultural events, including contemporary music performances. The Museum of Contemporary Arts exhibits many well-known pieces by art...
The “Karlsruher Institut für Technologie” is one of the largest research and educational institutions in Germany and among the leading universities for engineering and the natural sciences in Europe. Six Nobel laureates are affiliated with KIT, as well as many inventors and entrepreneurs who studied or taught there, including Heinrich Hertz, Karl F...
‘Das Fest’ is Karlsruhe’s biggest music festival with live acts on up to five stages. Discover newcomer artists, or see some well-loved ones live here, while sampling food from a variety of stalls, or participate in one of the many activities for all interests and ages. Click here or here for more information ‘Zeltival’ (a merger of the words “Zelt...
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We offer you insights into the history of Durlach – Karlsruhe’s “mother” town – at Pfinzgaumuseum, the history of the modern City of Karlsruhe at Stadtmuseum (Karlsruhe City Museum), Baden’s democratic history at Ständehaus Memorial Site, and the overall history with the possibility of doing your own research in the Municipal Archives.
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The city was founded in 1715 by Margrave Karl Wilhelm von Baden. The city was laid out on the drawing board. It consists of a central circle, containing the castle, and streets running towards the castle as radial "spokes".
Sep 28, 2015 · In the year of the 300th anniversary of the city I naturally think spontaneously of the city founder, Margrave Karl Wilhelm, because in 1715 he not only laid the foundation for his castle but also created the foundation for a cosmopolitan and liberal city.
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Charles William founded the city on June 17, 1715, after a dispute with the citizens of his previous capital, Durlach. The founding of the city is closely linked to the construction of the palace. Karlsruhe became the capital of Baden-Durlach, and, in 1771, of the united Baden until 1945.
