{"id":1153,"date":"2024-12-15T13:04:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T13:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jig.world\/?p=1153"},"modified":"2024-12-26T13:53:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T13:53:56","slug":"schloss-wilhelmshoehe-unesco-weltkulturerbe-mit-parkidylle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/schloss-wilhelmshoehe-unesco-weltkulturerbe-mit-parkidylle\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilhelmsh\u00f6he Palace: UNESCO World Heritage Site with an idyllic park"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wilhelmsh\u00f6he Palace in Kassel is an impressive testimony to European architecture and cultural history, nestled in the picturesque Bergpark Wilhelmsh\u00f6he, which is known as the largest mountain park in Europe. Together with the Hercules Monument, the park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013 and delights visitors from all over the world with its unique blend of art, nature and landscape architecture.<\/p>\n

Wilhelmsh\u00f6he Palace<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The palace was built at the end of the 18th century in the classicist style and served as the summer residence of the Landgraves and Electors of Hesse-Kassel. Today it houses the famous \"Old Masters\" picture gallery, the Museum of Applied Arts and changing special exhibitions.<\/p>\n

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Old Masters\" Picture Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

The collection is one of the most important art collections in Germany and displays works of European painting from the 14th to the 19th century. Particularly outstanding are the paintings by Rembrandt, including the famous \"Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph\", as well as works by Rubens, Van Dyck and Albrecht D\u00fcrer.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Museum of Applied Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This museum displays an impressive collection of historical furniture, textiles and porcelain, which provide an insight into the home decor of bygone eras.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Bergpark Wilhelmsh\u00f6he
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The Bergpark is a masterpiece of garden art and landscape architecture. It was laid out from the 17th century onwards and combines baroque structures with elements of the English landscape garden. The extensive grounds cover an area of around 2.4 square kilometers and offer numerous attractions.<\/p>\n

The Hercules Monument
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Kassel's landmark is enthroned at the top of the park and can be seen from afar. The 8.25 meter high copper statue of Hercules stands on a pyramid that rests on an octagonal structure. From here you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the park and the city of Kassel.<\/p>\n

The water features<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The baroque trick fountains are a highlight of the Bergpark. The water flows through the park via cascades, waterfalls and fountains all the way to Wilhelmsh\u00f6he Palace. The water features, which work without pumps, are a technical masterpiece and attract thousands of visitors every year.<\/p>\n

The L\u00f6wenburg<\/strong><\/div>\n
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This romantic castle ruin in the park was built in the 18th century as an artificial ruin and is another architectural highlight.<\/p>\n

Nature and walking trails<\/strong><\/div>\n
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With its extensive paths and magnificent views, the Bergpark invites you to take a stroll. The mixture of artistically designed grounds and untouched nature makes every visit a special experience.<\/p>\n

Art and nature in perfect harmony<\/strong><\/div>\n
The castle and Bergpark Wilhelmsh\u00f6he unite art and nature in a unique way. While the palace delights art lovers with its valuable art collections, the Bergpark is a paradise for nature lovers who want to enjoy the harmoniously designed landscapes and spectacular water features.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Das Schloss Wilhelmsh\u00f6he in Kassel ist ein beeindruckendes Zeugnis europ\u00e4ischer Architektur und Kulturgeschichte, eingebettet in den malerischen Bergpark Wilhelmsh\u00f6he, der als gr\u00f6\u00dfter Bergpark Europas bekannt ist. Gemeinsam mit dem Herkules-Monument z\u00e4hlt der Park seit 2013 zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe und begeistert Besucher aus aller Welt mit seiner einzigartigen Mischung aus Kunst, Natur und Landschaftsarchitektur. Das Schloss Wilhelmsh\u00f6he […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1438,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hessen","category-sehenswuerdigkeiten"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1153"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1439,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1153\/revisions\/1439"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}