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Fürstbischöfliches Schloss
Baroque Residence with Academic Legacy
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Münster: First Steps10 pts
Münster: Explorer25 pts
Münster: Insider50 pts
The Fürstbischöfliches Schloss in Münster, designed by Johann Conrad Schlaun and completed in 1787, blends baroque architecture with an academic function. Once the residence of prince-bishops, the three-wing complex is noted for its grand staircase and ballroom. It has housed the University of Münster since 1954.
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The baroque three-wing complex was completed over 20 years.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1787
- Architect
- Johann Conrad Schlaun
- Architectural Style
- Baroque
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- uni-muenster.de/de
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
Schlossplatz
100 m away
University of Münster
48 m away
Botanischer Garten
252 m away
Sporthalle Gymnasium Paulinum
500 m away
Sukkulentenhaus
206 m away
Karnivorenhaus
237 m away
Viktoriahaus
238 m away
Überwasserkirche
658 m away