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Braunfels Castle – Birthplace of a Princess

Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Braunfels Castle was first mentioned in 1246 as a fortress of Counts of Solms. Since 1384, they have used it is as their main residence. Perhaps the most famous woman to reside there was Amalia of Solms-Braunfels, who was born there in 1602. It was converted into the baroque style in the 18th century. Prince Georg [read more]

Biebrich Palace – A ducal residence

Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Construction of Biebrich was begun by Count, later Prince, Georg August Samuel of Nassau-Idstein and the palace was completed in 1702. After his death, the palace passed to the Nassau-Usingen line and eventually into the hands of William, Duke of Nassau, whose son would become Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Louise of Saxe-Hildburghausen, William’s first wife, [read more]

St Elizabeth’s Church – In memory of Elizabeth

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 1

Perhaps one of the most emotional places we visited during this trip was the St Elizabeth’s Church in Wiesbaden. It also the least documented one, as photography and filming were absolutely verboten inside. This Russian Orthodox Church was built from 1847 to 1855 by Duke Adolf of Nassau, who later became Grand Duke of Luxembourg, [read more]

Separated forever – Princess Marianne and her illegitimate son

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Just last week you could read about Princess Marianne’s eventful life and her lonely end. Marianne wished to be buried together with her son and Johannes van Rossum but this was not allowed as they were not married. Their son was buried in the Johannes church, which Marianne founded specifically for him, while Marianne and [read more]

St George’s Chapel – Windsor Castle

Sunday, 30 September 2018, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

This article was written by Holly Sennett. St George’s Chapel Windsor Castle has long been seen as a symbol of the British Monarchy and a significant British landmark. During its long history, Windsor has played host to nearly every monarch, from Henry I in the 12th century to King Charles III. Some monarchs have never [read more]

Schloss Reinhartshausen – Princess Marianne’s escape

Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

In 1855, Princess Marianne bought Schloss Reinhartshausen. She had left her cheating husband in 1845 and they were officially divorced in 1849. By then, Marianne had started a relationship with Johannes van Rossum, who was her former coachman. Shortly after her divorce, she gave birth to her child by Johannes, a son named Johannes Willem. [read more]