KARLSRUHE tourist attractions

Karlsruhe or "king's shelter" is a city founded in the 18th century as the summer residence of the rulers of Baden. Despite the war damage, you can admire the Baroque castle modeled on the most famous palaces of France.

At the beginning of the 18th century, Karol III Wilhelm Badenski built a hunting palace in the area where today Karlsruhe is located, to which he escaped from his tedious duties. In the middle of the century, the magnificent late Baroque Karlsruhe Castle surrounded by the Castle Garden stood here. The central element of the castle was the castle tower, from which the axes and paths crossing not only the building, but also the surrounding green areas, creating a powerful star, began. Today, the castle houses the State Museum of Baden, and the park is a popular place for walks and recreation, which also has an attraction for children, the miniature train Karlsruhe.

Karlsruhe was designed by Friedrich Weinbrenner in the second half of the 18th century by Karlsruhe in the second half of the 18th century. There are extensive squares here, such as Castle Square or Friedrich Square, monumental buildings, among which the edifice of the Natural History Museum stands out, and green areas such as the Nymph Garden and the Japanese Garden. An interesting fact is the pyramid built on the market square, in which the city's founder, Karol Wilhelm, rests.

There are many interesting museums in Karlsruhe. In addition to the Natural History Museum mentioned above, there is the City Museum and the Majolica Museum. It works in the Majolica ceramics workshop from the early 20th century, where you can learn about the creation of this ceramics and buy hand-made products in a small shop.

Those interested in nature can head to the Karlsruhe Zoo. On the other hand, lovers of new technologies will find the Art and New Media Center outside the city center with interactive exhibitions and the possibility of solving technological puzzles on their own.