Ansbach Residence

Geschichte

Residenz Ansbach, also known as Markgrafenschloß, is a palace in Ansbach, Germany. It was the government seat of the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Today it is the administrative seat of the government of Middle Franconia. The Great Hall and the Orangerie in its garden serve as venues for the biennial music festival Bachwoche Ansbach.HistoryThe palace was developed from a medieval building. From 1398 to 1400 Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg, expanded a Stiftshof outside the city walls to a water castle. Structural remains are preserved in the northwest wing of the present building.George Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, ordered the Swabian architect Blasius Berwart (his chief architect from 1563 to 1580) to build a palace. It was erected in Renaissance style from 1565 to 1575. A large hall was built from 1565 to 1575, now called the "Gothische Halle" (Gothic Hall) because of its rib vault. It now houses the largest collection of fayence and porcelain of the former "Ansbacher Manufaktur".A century later, the major construction was done by Gabriel de Gabrieli (1694–1716), by Karl Friedrich von Zocha (1719–1730), and by Leopold Retti (1731–1749). Between 1705 and 1738 the building was changed to its present form.

"Trotz Renovierungsarbeiten geöffnet - Information zu Ihrem Besuch in der Residenz Ansbach:Aktuell von 9 bis 18 Uhr Besichtigung nur mit Führung Dauer ca. 50 Minuten.Beginn immer zur vollen Stunde, letzte Führung: 17 Uhr.Sonderführungen gerne auf Anfrage!Der Festsaal Carlonesaal wird derzeit renoviert und kann voraussichtlich erst wieder 2025 ohne Gerüsteinbauten besichtigt werden. Aufgrund der Fassadensanierung kommt es auch in den Räumen der markgräflichen Appartements zu Beeinträchtigungen. Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis und freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch."