Palace & château
Ludwigslust Palace
🇩🇪 Germany · 18th century
Ludwigslust Palace (German: Schloss Ludwigslust) is a stately home or schloss in the town of Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, northern Germany. It was built as a hunting lodge and rebuilt as a retreat from the ducal capital, Schwerin, then became from 1765 to 1837 the center of government. It was the joy of Prince Christian Ludwig, the heir of the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, hence the name Ludwigslust.
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Ludwigslust Palace ranks #2,039 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #153 of the 492 mapped in Germany. Founded 1772, it is older than 15% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 525 atlas entries founded in the 18th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 7,200 times in the last 60 days, more than 89% of the atlas. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Ludwigslust Palace?
Ludwigslust Palace stands in Germany, at 53.3248°, 11.4882°.
When was Ludwigslust Palace built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1772. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Ludwigslust Palace?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #2,039 of 7,738 worldwide, and #153 in Germany. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Ludwigslust Palace?
Dömitz Fortress, about 26 km away.
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