Friedenstein Castle
Gotha, Germany
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Friedenstein Palace in Gotha, Thuringia, is an early Baroque residence begun in 1656 by Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Gotha. Designed by architect Caspar Vogel, it ranks among Germany's largest and earliest Baroque palaces of its era. The castle served as the principal seat of the Dukes of Saxe-Gotha, and later as a residence for the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha—a dynasty linked to the British royal house through the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Today the palace complex operates as a museum complex and houses the Ekhof-Theater, one of Germany's oldest continuously operating theatres, which retains its original Baroque stage machinery for scenic changes.
Architect
- Built
- Type
- château, royal palace
- Heritage
- Kulturdenkmal
- Place
- Gotha, Germany
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