Fürstenhof
Fürstenhof
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Honisoiquimalypense
Derby, UK1,302 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
Down the road from the St Georges Church this building is really interesting. It is undergoing some renovation and you can see from what they have done thus far - it will be beautiful when finished. The building was the seat of the Dukes of Mecklenberg and is built in an Italian renaissance style. The front is classic with lots of brick and terracotta windows/surrounds but the main pieces to see are the large limestone frieze that extends the length of the building and also the very ornamental doorway.
When you enter the courtyard the rear of the building is, in my opinion even more stunning.
Again the windows are a dominant feature of the building but so are the 2 freizes that run the length of the building , just below each window. The building is painted a kind of lime/yellow but in the courtyard attempts at reconstructing the original blue and teracotta coulours have been made. The artistic detail on the lower freize is excellent as again is the dorway and surrounds.
Historically - the Duke Albrecht began the construction of the Prince's Court in 1512 at the site of an older Gothic building and in 1533 a new house was built in the Italian Renaissance style. The "palace" then served as a summer residence for the
Dukes of Mecklenburg. When the "Swedes" took over it and after that, it fell into disrepair being used variously as a theater then stables. In 1876 it was converted into a district court - which it still is today. It underwent a major restoration in 2002.
When you enter the courtyard the rear of the building is, in my opinion even more stunning.
Again the windows are a dominant feature of the building but so are the 2 freizes that run the length of the building , just below each window. The building is painted a kind of lime/yellow but in the courtyard attempts at reconstructing the original blue and teracotta coulours have been made. The artistic detail on the lower freize is excellent as again is the dorway and surrounds.
Historically - the Duke Albrecht began the construction of the Prince's Court in 1512 at the site of an older Gothic building and in 1533 a new house was built in the Italian Renaissance style. The "palace" then served as a summer residence for the
Dukes of Mecklenburg. When the "Swedes" took over it and after that, it fell into disrepair being used variously as a theater then stables. In 1876 it was converted into a district court - which it still is today. It underwent a major restoration in 2002.
Written September 18, 2015
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BigHugh51
Adelaide, Australia3,628 contributions
Jun 2019
While our cruise ship was berthed in the port of Rostock, we participated in a guided tour to the UNESCO listed town of Wismar.
While being taken on a walking tour of the town, our tour guide led us past the Furstenhof as we were on our way to visit the St. Georgen Church.
While the former small palace was not part of our tour as such, our tour guide did point out the building to us and briefly commented upon it.
The most striking parts of the building were the beautifully detailed artwork and carvings on the building’s façade and the arched passageway visible from the front courtyard.
Certainly worth a quick look by any tourist who happens to find themselves in this part of Wismar.
While being taken on a walking tour of the town, our tour guide led us past the Furstenhof as we were on our way to visit the St. Georgen Church.
While the former small palace was not part of our tour as such, our tour guide did point out the building to us and briefly commented upon it.
The most striking parts of the building were the beautifully detailed artwork and carvings on the building’s façade and the arched passageway visible from the front courtyard.
Certainly worth a quick look by any tourist who happens to find themselves in this part of Wismar.
Written October 1, 2019
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Thomas Ozbun
Vicenza, Italy982 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Right in front of the tower stands the Renaissance Fürstenhof, a princely residence dating to the 16th century. It seems to fit better in a more southern setting that in this baltic hanseatic city.
Written February 6, 2019
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301lisa33
Coventry, UK2,011 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This building complex is stunning. But it was the home of dukes so you would expect something rather special.
Written July 10, 2018
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Brucestewart
Livingston, UK10,155 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
We didn't enter this building when we came across it on our day in Wismar. This was because of the work taking place around the entrance with a couple of stonemasons working on some of the detail next to the doorway. An interesting looking building with the windows possibly being the stand out feature along with the stonework atop the entrance.
Written July 30, 2017
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