Arolsen Castle, Germany
N 51° 22.861 E 009° 01.315
32U E 501525 N 5692196
Baroque Castle in Bad Arolsen, former capital of Waldeck-Pyrmont.
Waymark Code: WMQP7C
Location: Hessen, Germany
Date Posted: 03/12/2016
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Arolsen Castle (German: Residenzschloss Arolsen) is a baroque styled Schloss in Bad Arolsen, Hesse, Germany. It continues to serve as the family home of the former ruling family of Waldeck and Pyrmont. It was birthplace of Queen consort Emma of the Netherlands.
Built during early 18th century, the castle main building was completed in 1728, the furnishings, equipment, furniture, remained for several decades until the castle was finally handed over to its use.
Built in 1840, the "Prince Waldecksche Court Library" today contains virtually all literature of the 18th Century in relevant fields of knowledge. The collection focuses on the Universal geography, history, literature, and militaria.
The castle is now a museum and is still inhabited by Wittekind, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont and his family.
Style: Baroque
Type of building (structure): Chateau or castle
Date of origin:: 1/1/1728
Web site of the object (if exists): [Web Link]
Architect(s): Not listed
Address: Not listed
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