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. […]
places to visit
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. […]
Biebrich Palace – A ducal residence
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 […]
St Elizabeth’s Church – In memory of Elizabeth
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 […]
