Schloss Favorite is a castle on the outskirts of Rastatt-Förch in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Rastatt Favorite Palace (Schloss Favorite Rastatt) is the oldest German “porcelain palace” and the only one to survive almost unchanged to this day. Its opulent interiors, extensive collections and idyllic setting lend it Europewide significance.
This enchanting Baroque summer residence and hunting palace was built from 1710 to 1727 for the young Margravine Sibylla Augusta of Baden-Baden (1675-1733). She was the wife of Louis William, Margrave of Baden-Baden, a famous Imperial general who was known as the Türkenlouis. Margravine Sibylla Augusta acted as consort of the ruler of Baden-Baden. The castle was only used for several weeks a year as a summer residence.
Sibylle of Saxe-Lauenburg by an anonymous artist
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To accompany the magnificent décor, Sibylla Augusta amassed an unparalleled collection of Asian and European porcelain, glass and faience – earning the title “porcelain palace”. Much admired by her contemporaries, the Margravine’s astonishing hoard survives to this day. It is now the world’s largest collection of early Meissen porcelain. Favorite Palace also offers a dazzling display of Chinoiserie in all its forms. Textiles, lacquer and ceramics bear witness to early 18th century Europe’s penchant for all things Asian.
Rastatt Favorite Palace
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With its perfectly preserved 18th century interiors, Favorite Palace is a cultural heritage site of extraordinary significance. The building is surrounded by a charming English-style landscape park.
Source text: www.schloss-favorite-rastatt.de
Photos: Elisabeth Fazel, Wikipedia.
This enchanting Baroque summer residence and hunting palace was built from 1710 to 1727 for the young Margravine Sibylla Augusta of Baden-Baden (1675-1733). She was the wife of Louis William, Margrave of Baden-Baden, a famous Imperial general who was known as the Türkenlouis. Margravine Sibylla Augusta acted as consort of the ruler of Baden-Baden. The castle was only used for several weeks a year as a summer residence.
Sibylle of Saxe-Lauenburg by an anonymous artist
Rastatt Favorite Palace
Source text: www.schloss-favorite-rastatt.de
Photos: Elisabeth Fazel, Wikipedia.