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Mannheim Baroque Palace
One of the largest historic residences in Europe

Interesting facts about the palaceAnecdotes

Not everything about this important historical structure has to do with politics and high art, much comes down to human stories. Many of these are still known today, and tell us something about life in the past.

A party at Mannheim Baroque Palace.

Royal spectacle

The celebration of the wedding of Carl Theodor and Elisabeth Auguste was discussed long after the event.

The magnificent wedding
Portrait of Johann Jakob Hemmer

Thunder and lightning

Helpless against the elements? How Prince-Elector Carl Theodor had his palaces protected against lightning strikes.

The lightning rod
Overdoor in the Knights' Hall of Mannheim Baroque Palace.

A place for the arts

Prince-Elector Carl Theodor surrounded himself with all the pleasing arts at his court. The music of Mannheim was particularly legendary.

A musical prince-elector