Princely Residence Palace Oettingen
Princely Residence Palace Oettingen
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Location: Oettingen im Bayern, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany
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The palace was built from 1679 to 1687 for the Oettingen-Spielberg line by Mathias Weiß from Kassel and decorated with magnificent stucco work by Mathias Schmuzer from Wessobrunn. The themed and special tours through the residence rooms and the castle museum are a special experience.The Residenzschloss is open from April to October Tuesday to Sunday between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. A visit is only possible as part of a guided tour; combined tours with the castle museum can also be booked.
November 13, 2020
The baroque palace of the princely family zu Oettingen-Spielberg is located in Oettingen.
Ever since the Oettingen noble family was first mentioned in a document in 1141, Oettingen has always been the seat of government for the counts and princes.
The residential palace was built in the years 1679-1687 a good 30 years after the 30-year war.
June 5, 2023
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Location: Oettingen im Bayern, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany
4.5
(33)
174
01:27
25.1km
80m
4.8
(30)
76
02:21
40.3km
120m
5.0
(6)
41
05:15
88.1km
400m