Diverse backgrounds Interesting & amusing

Learn about the exciting history of Rastatt Favorite Palace: fascinating figures like Sibylla Augusta, magnificent Baroque decor, or curious anecdotes like a visit from Mark Twain. Delve into the world of princes and princesses.

The palace and its inhabitants

The family of the Margraves of Baden-Baden is closely linked to the history of Rastatt Favorite Palace.

Milestones

Portrait of Margravine Sibylla Augusta von Baden-Baden.

Figures at court and their legacy

Who's behind everything modern visitors admire at the Favorite Palace? Three important figures are introduced here.

Figures

Delft glazed earthenware, Rastatt Favorite Palace.

Stories all about the palace

Strange stories surround an unusual palace like Favorite Palace. They can't always be taken at face value.

Anecdotes

Detail of the wall design in the Flower Room, Rastatt Favorite Palace.

Inside and out

The rooms at Favorite Palace were decorated in the late Baroque style between 1716 and 1725. A design change is also visible in the garden.

History of design

Höroldt service, Rastatt Favorite Palace.

Highest quality craftsmanship

The room decor and the collections at Favorite Palace include many rarities. Visitors are guaranteed to discover something exciting.

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