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Altes Schloss Bayreuth with Cour d'Honneur

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Altes Schloss Bayreuth with Cour d'Honneur

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Altes Schloss Bayreuth with Cour d'Honneur

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Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Main River in Upper Franconia – Main Valley Cycle Path loop from Trebgast

38.4km

02:24

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2. Pathway Along the Mistelbach – New Palace Bayreuth loop from Glocke

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02:37

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3. New Palace Bayreuth – Felsenkeller Rödensdorf loop from Bayreuth Hbf

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01:28

180m

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Heinz

February 27, 2025

The **Old Palace** in Bayreuth is a fascinating historical building with a rich history. Here is some interesting information about the palace:

### General information
- **Construction period**: The Old Palace was built from **1603 to 1753** as the residence of the Margraves of Bayreuth before the Margraves moved to the New Palace.
- **Location**: It is located not far from the residential city of Bayreuth and is part of the extensive grounds of the Hermitage.

### Historical significance
- **Margrave Georg Wilhelm** had the palace built in **1715** to use as the center of a courtly hermitage.
- The palace is a significant example of the **architectural development** of the region and reflects the lifestyle of the Margraves.

### Special features
- **Architecture**: The construction of the Old Palace shows the typical features of **Baroque architecture** and is an important part of Bayreuth's cultural heritage.
- **Gardens**: The surrounding gardens and parks are also worth seeing and are great for strolling.

### Activities
- **Guided tours**: Visitors can take guided tours to learn more about the history and architecture of the castle.
- **Events**: Occasionally, the Old Castle hosts cultural events that celebrate the region's heritage.

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Altes Schloss Bayreuth with Cour d'Honneur

1. Main River in Upper Franconia – Main Valley Cycle Path loop from Trebgast

2. Pathway Along the Mistelbach – New Palace Bayreuth loop from Glocke

3. New Palace Bayreuth – Felsenkeller Rödensdorf loop from Bayreuth Hbf

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