Friedrichstein Castle

Friedrichstein Palace (German: Schloss Friedrichstein) was a baroque palace near Königsberg, East Prussia. It was designed by Jean de Bodt, and constructed between 1709 and 1714. The palace was the main residence of the Dönhoff family.

The palace was one of the so-called 'royal palaces' of East Prussia, which could be used by the king of Prussia while travelling. In January 1945, the Red Army looted and destroyed the palace. It was considered one of the most beautiful stately homes in Prussia.

The German journalist and publisher Marion Dönhoff was born at the palace and grew up there. However, today nothing remains of the main building. The park still exists, as do various ancillary buildings.

Text adapted from “Friedrichstein Palace” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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