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title: "Wilhelmshöhe Palace"
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description: "Imperial Residence—Royal PrisonWilhelmshöhe Palace was built in several phases beginning in 1786 under Landgrave Wilhelm IX. Previously, an Augustinian monastery and, later, a small hunting lodge had stood on the same site. The central part of the palace, in particular, was completely destroyed during World War II. Between 1968 and 1974, the building was rebuilt and converted into a museum.Various Collections Under One RoofToday, Wilhelmshöhe Palace houses a collection of antiquities, the Old Masters Painting Gallery, the Print Collection, and a library. In addition, the museum provides space for special exhibitions. The palace rooms in the strict sense can be viewed in the Weißenstein Wing."
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Wilhelmshöhe Palace houses several museums and collections: The famous Old Masters Picture Gallery, the Collection of Classical Antiquities and the Collection of Prints and Drawings are in the central section. The Palace Museum is located in the Weissenstein Wing. And the chapel in the church wing is popular for weddings.

 Imperial Residence—Royal PrisonWilhelmshöhe Palace was built in several phases beginning in 1786 under Landgrave Wilhelm IX. Previously, an Augustinian monastery and, later, a small hunting lodge had stood on the same site. The central part of the palace, in particular, was completely destroyed during World War II. Between 1968 and 1974, the building was rebuilt and converted into a museum.

**Various Collections Under One Roof**
Today, Wilhelmshöhe Palace houses a collection of antiquities, the Old Masters Painting Gallery, the Print Collection, and a library. In addition, the museum provides space for special exhibitions. The palace rooms in the strict sense can be viewed in .

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Eligibility

- for Children of all Ages

Accessibility

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Organization

Stadt Kassel

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    5.12 km
    
    
    - circular hiking trail
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    4.88 km
    
    
    - circular hiking trail

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Schloßpark Wilhelmshöhe 1

34131 Kassel