Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle in Bruhl - Germany

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized - Augustusburg Castle and Falkenlust Castle in Bruhl of Germany is the World Cultural Heritage in 1984.

Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle in Bruhl - World cultural heritage in Germany

Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle in Bruhl is Germany's 5th World Cultural Heritage recognized by Unesco. These two castles are located in Bruhl, north of Rhine - Westphalia of Germany. Located in a large area on the Rhine , these two castles are two proud buildings of Germany. Combined with the extremely large Shlosspark park next door, it becomes one of the most famous and attractive destinations in this beautiful country.

Initially, the castle was built as a place for the prince - archbishop Clemens August of the royal family of Wittelsbach. At that time the prince - archbishop of Clemens August was running the Koln diocese. This lavish work was started in 1700 and completed 61 years later in 1761. Falkenlust Castle had a year of service for short holidays, royal hunting.

The design and construction of Augustusburg castle was entrusted to Architect Clemens August by architect Johann Conrad Schlaun - a famous figure of the time. However Johann Conrad Schlaun was only instrumental in building and designing the rough part of this lavish castle. His successor - French architect F rancois de Cuvillies repaired the façade of the castle and repaired many interior parts. Stunning staircase in the Augustusburg castle that today people admire is the work of architect Johann Batthasar Neurmann. Architect Johann Batthasar Neurmann was invited to design at the behest of the prince to create a new look and bring the most magnificent looks to the castle. This staircase has been designed in accordance with the requirements of lavish golden steps, monolithic marble columns decorated next to it. It can be said that architect Johann Batthasar Neurmann succeeded in flaunting rococo style architecture in a splendid and flashy way.

Although there are many beautiful and valuable architectural works in Germany, art architecture of Augustusburg castle always holds a special position because it is contributed by 3 famous architects of Germany and France. Besides the rococo-style architecture featuring the magnificence and impressive combination of international arts, making a difference to the castle.

Falkenlust Castle was built as a base for the royal family's hunting trips so it was smaller in scale than Augustusburg Castle.

Falkenlust castle by French architect - Francois de Cuvillies - who is in charge of renovating and expanding Augustusburg castle in charge of design and construction supervision. This work was started in 1729 and completed in 1740. Falkenlust Castle is not as large and grand as Augustusburg Castle because it was built in a style of a resort while the royal family hunted. For many years, Falkenlust castle was the place where royal from Clemens August raised falcons and held falcon hunts as a royal sport. Falkenlust Castle is simple with a two-story rectangular main building built of bricks. There was a time when this place was often used for small exhibitions, but it was mainly used for hunting.

The middle garden is designed by the architect of architect Dorminique Girand and remodeled by architect Peter Joseph Lenne in the 19th century in an English garden style.

Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle in Bruhl is recognized by Unesco as a World Cultural Heritage in the 8th session of the Heritage Committee according to criteria (ii), (iv).

Criterion (ii): Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle in Bruhl is testament to the pioneering of Rococo-style designs in Germany. During the following centuries, the influence of the design of these two castles spread throughout Germany.

Criterion (iv): Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle in Bruhl has an important cultural and historical value because it is the place to live and play of the royal family in the 18th century.

Until 1994, Augustusburg Castle was still used as a place for the German President to welcome international delegations. After that, the reception here decreased gradually until 2001, Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle began to open to visitors with a ticket price of 5 euros / 1 guest. Currently, the cultural heritage of Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castle is one of the indispensable places to visit when visiting Germany.

Not only the magnificent exterior architecture. The interior and architecture of the castle really makes the viewer overwhelmed by its luxury.

The interior and interior of the castle really overwhelmed the viewer with its luxury.