Schloss Fasanerie

Fasanerie (German: Schloss Fasanerie) is a baroque-style palace complex near Fulda, Germany, in Eichenzell. Originally built as a modest hunting lodge in the countryside for the Prince-Abbots of Fulda around 1710, it was significantly expanded and transformed into a grand residence in the mid-18th century. Following various shifts in ownership due to secularization and political changes, it became the private residence of the princely Hesse-Kassel family and served as a summer residence until the early 20th century. Damaged during the Second World War, the palace was restored and converted into a museum in 1972.

Today, it houses one of Germany's most significant private art collections of classical art, along with exhibits of Baroque and 19th-century decor, including rare porcelain and historical portraits. The museum advertises itself as "most beautiful Baroque palace" of Hesse (German: Hessens schönstes Barockschloss).

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Schloss Fasanerie ranks #2,427 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #176 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 3,453 times in the last 60 days, more than 78% of the atlas. The nearest day-trip guide is Frankfurt, 85 km away. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.

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