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Heidelberg Castle – The ruins of a magnificent castle

Friday, 29 April 2022, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Once a grand royal residence overlooking the city of Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle now lies mostly in ruins. Yet, it has retained its magnificence, and you only need to walk among the ruins to imagine what it must have been like. The castle has links to several royal women. For example, Elisabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate [read more]

Karlsruhe Palace – From royal palace to museum

Monday, 25 April 2022, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Karlsruhe Palace began its life in 1715 upon the orders of Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach. It was rebuilt in stone 50 years later and underwent some renovations in the years to come under the Grand Dukes of Baden. However, it ceased to be a royal residence with the end of the monarchy in [read more]

Speyer Cathedral – Three Empresses and a Princess

Friday, 15 April 2022, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Speyer Cathedral in the city of Speyer in Germany began its life in 1030 under Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor. It was consecrated in 1061, but many additions and renovations were to come over the years. Between 1030 and 1308, the Cathedral became the burial place of four Emperors, four Kings, three Empresses, and one [read more]

A Baden burial place – Schlosskirche St. Michael Pforzheim

Monday, 28 March 2022, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Schlosskirche St. Michael Pforzheim in Germany seems like an unassuming place to have so many royal figures buried there. Though its exact building history is unclear, it dates from around the 13th century. It was heavily damaged during the air raid on Pforzheim in February 1945 but was restored before 1957. From 1535 the [read more]

Review: Beatrix in Images exhibition

Wednesday, 12 January 2022, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands reigned as Queen of the Netherlands between 1980 and 2013 and reverted to using the title of Princess after abdicating in her eldest son’s favour. The Stedelijk Museum in Vianen has taken the occasion of their 50th anniversary to host an exhibition of portraits of the former Queen. Most of [read more]

Special Tour: The Attic of House Doorn

Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Huis Doorn, or House Doorn, in the Netherlands is perhaps best known as the last residence and final resting place of the exiled German Emperor Wilhelm II. While most of the House is open to the public, its attic was not open. Huis Doorn is now offering a special tour twice a week where you [read more]