The Old Palace in Bayreuth was built in 1455 and was the residence of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Bayreuth from 1603 to 1753, before the move to the New Palace in the middle of the 18th century. Today the building on Maximilianstrasse is the seat of the third largest tax office in Bavaria.

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May 4, 2024

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For around six centuries it has been one of the festival city's landmarks: the Old Palace with its courtyard in the historic city center of Bayreuth on Maximilianstrasse. Until the middle of the 18th century it served as the residence of the Margraves of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. Today the building is the seat of the tax office.

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June 22, 2023

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An official residence is said to have existed as early as the 13th century - grouped around today's Harmoniehof - which was expanded into a margrave's bailiff's castle in the …

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1. Maximilian Street, Bayreuth – New Palace Bayreuth loop from Bayreuth

3.15km

00:49

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Path Along the Red Main – Maximilian Street, Bayreuth loop from Untere Röth

6.95km

01:47

20m

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3. Maximilian Street, Bayreuth – Röhrensee Park and Zoo loop from Neuer Weg

8.95km

02:18

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 340 m

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Monday 26 January

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Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Old Palace (Altes Schloss), Bayreuth

1. Maximilian Street, Bayreuth – New Palace Bayreuth loop from Bayreuth

2. Path Along the Red Main – Maximilian Street, Bayreuth loop from Untere Röth

3. Maximilian Street, Bayreuth – Röhrensee Park and Zoo loop from Neuer Weg

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