The Oldenburg Mausoleum at the Gertrudenfriedhof
The Oldenburg Mausoleum at the Gertrudenfriedhof was constructed from 1785 upon the death in childbirth of 20-year-old Frederica of Württemberg, the wife of the future […]
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Rastede Castle – Home of a mysterious Princess
The town of Rastede is about 12km (7,4 miles) north of Oldenburg and houses the magnificent Castle of Rastede. It was the home of Counts […]
Lambertikirche in Oldenburg – A mix of old and new
The Lambertikirche in Oldenburg has a long history. A settlement was first recorded there in 1108, though no mention was made of a church at […]
The Prinzenpalais in Oldenburg
The Prinzenpalais in Oldenburg began its life in 1826 as a residence for the orphaned grandchildren of Peter I, Grand Duke of Oldenburg, the sons […]
Schloss Oldenburg – Memories of resplendence
Schloss Oldenburg stands in the centre of the city of Oldenburg in Germany and served as the residence of the Counts, Dukes and finally, the […]
The Grave of Mary Tudor at St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds
Mary Tudor was born on 18 March 1496 as the daughter of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York at Sheen Palace, later known as […]