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Orangerie
Baroque greenhouse amidst historical surroundings
Counts toward these achievements:
Kassel: First Steps10 pts
Kassel: Explorer25 pts
Kassel: Insider50 pts
The Orangerie in Kassel, a baroque masterpiece, was commissioned by Landgrave Karl of Hesse-Kassel in 1701. Designed by Johann Konrad Giesler, it was rebuilt by 1981 after being destroyed in 1943. The ensemble also includes the eastern kitchen pavilion and the western marble bath.
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Construction of the Orangerie began in 1701.
Quick Facts
- Architectural Style
- Baroque
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
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Monuments of KasselStop 6 of 7
Location
Nearby
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