Mannheim Palace

Mannheim Palace (German: Mannheimer Schloss) is a large Baroque palace in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was originally the main residence of the Prince-electors of the Electorate of the Palatinate of the House of Wittelsbach until 1777. Part of the palace is used today by the University of Mannheim. The castle, which features tapestries, furniture, paintings, porcelain and silverware can be visited on a free-flow basis with audioguides.

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Mannheim Palace ranks #728 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #60 of the 492 mapped in Germany. Founded c. 1750, it is older than 17% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 525 atlas entries founded in the 18th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 8,963 times in the last 60 days, more than 91% of the atlas. 8 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Mannheim, 1 km away. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.

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