Karlsruhe - a city full of color.

Karlsruhe is located in southwestern Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The city takes its name from the Margrave of Baden, Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach, who founded the city. According to legend, while hunting in the Hardt forest, he became enthralled by the surroundings and the tranquility there and decided to build a castle on the site. Karlsruhe was designed in a classic star-shaped layout - 32 avenues spread radially from the center. This layout of streets has been preserved to this day.

The city attracts many tourists, not only for its unusual layout, but also for its monuments and interesting museums. Despite significant damage during air raids in World War II, you can find many restored monuments there.

Karlsruhe - attractions to see in the city

What to see in Karlsruhe first? Here are some of the city's most important and interesting attractions.

Market

The market square of Karlsruhe was built in the early 19th century. It has the shape of two adjacent rectangles. The central part houses the tombstone of the city's founder, Margrave Karl Wilhelm, in the rather unusual form of a pyramid made of red sandstone. There you can also find a fountain with a statue of Grand Duke Ludwig of Baden.

Palace of Karlsruhe

The Karlsruhe Castle is located in the middle of the city. It dates back to the early 18th century and served as the residence of electors and grand dukes for about 200 years. It was restored after being completely destroyed during World War II. It now houses the Baden State Museum. The palace is surrounded by gardens and an extensive park with a pond, on which a small steam locomotive runs.

State Museum of Baden

The State Museum of Baden is housed in an 18th-century palace and collects historical and ethnographic collections relating to Karlsruhe and the entire region, as well as Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Byzantine art and exhibits related to African culture.

Tumberg Mountain

The 256-meter-high mountain offers fantastic views of the entire city, the Rhine plain and the Palatinate. There are castle ruins, an observation deck, a rope park and playground, and hiking trails. You can climb the mountain by climbing 528 steps of stairs, or take the Turmbergbahn mountain railroad (funikular) - the oldest such railroad in operation in Germany. The starting station is in the Durlach district.

Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe

This city's most important art museum features works by Rembrandt, Cézanne, Canaletto, among others. The thematically divided exhibitions are housed in three separate buildings.

Alter Schlachthof

This place, once owned by a slaughterhouse, is now the cultural and gastronomic center of the city. You can eat there, drink coffee or kraft beer, and admire local art while quietly relaxing amidst Karlsruhe's alternative atmosphere.

Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens

The city's botanical garden, with plants from all corners of the world, is another good place for a stroll. It is located at the edge of the palace garden. It is decorated with numerous sculptures and fountains.