Kirchheimbolanden Palace – Walking in Carolina’s footsteps
Ever since writing my first book about Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau, I have wanted to visit Kirchheimbolanden, where she lived, died and was buried. The […]
Places To Visit
Friedrichshof Palace/Hotel Kronberg – The final years of an Empress
Friedrichshof Palace was built between 1889 and 1893 by Empress Frederick, also known as Victoria, Princess Royal in honour of her late husband, Emperor Frederick […]
Burg Kronberg – Gift to the Empress
Burg Kronberg was founded in the 12th century but was partially destroyed during the bombing of 1943. It was reconstructed though in a simplified version. […]
Bad Homburg Palace – Home of the amiable Princess
Bad Homburg Palace was first built in the 12th century but most of it was demolished in 1660 by Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg. A […]
Weilburg Palace – The Princes’ Residence
Weilburg Palace was constructed by Philip III, Count of Nassau-Weilburg from circa 1530. The Orangerie was added 200 years later. The Princes of Nassau-Weilburg used […]
Braunfels Castle – Birthplace of a Princess
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. […]
