Pfaueninsel Palace
| Pfaueninsel Palace | |
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Schloss Pfaueninsel | |
 Pfaueninsel Palace, 2008 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Town or city | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Coordinates | 52°25′51″N 13°07′12″E / 52.43093°N 13.11989°E |
| Construction started | 1794 |
| Completed | 1797 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Johann Gottlieb Brendel |
The Pfaueninsel Palace (German: Schloss Pfaueninsel) is a Romantic-style building on the shore of the Havel in Berlin. Constructed on behalf of Frederick William II, the Lustschloss was completed in 1797.[1][2] Today, the palace is a museum of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg.
Planning
Between 1787 and 1792, Friedrich Wilhelm II had a
Wilhelmine von Lichtenau, certainly also had in mind being able to spend time here undisturbed with his confidante and beloved. The affection went so far that in 1796 he ennobled Wilhelmine to Countess Lichtenau. Occasionally referred to as the "Prussian pompadour
", Wilhelmine was involved in the planning of the castle and she was largely allowed to determine the interior design, furniture and decorations herself. However, the Countess could not really enjoy the work, as in the year the small castle was completed her patron Friedrich Wilhelm II died and she was sent into exile. The castle was then used by Friedrich Wilhelm's successor.
See also
- Pfaueninsel, about the island
References
- ^ "The 'Peacock Island' of Berlin". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
- ^ "Six soothing day trips to escape the bustle of Berlin". 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
Bibliography
- "Die Pfaueninsel – Amtlicher Führer". Stiftung Preußischer Schlösser und Gärten. Potsdam, 2000.
External links
- "Pfaueninsel", history, data and information about the building at the official website of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg
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