Karlsaue

In today's world, Karlsaue has become a topic of fundamental interest for much of society. Whether due to its impact on the economy, politics, culture or people's daily lives, Karlsaue is an element that does not go unnoticed. Throughout history, Karlsaue has been a source of debate, study and reflection, and today it continues to be a relevant and topical topic. This is why it is essential to deepen our knowledge of Karlsaue, understand its different facets and dimensions, and reflect on its importance in our lives. In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of Karlsaue, exploring its different aspects and its impact on the contemporary world.

"Hunting in the Karlsaue" by Johann Heinrich Tischbein
The Orangerie
A canal in the park

The Karlsaue Park is a public and inner-city park of 1.50 km2 (0.58 sq mi) in Kassel (Northern Hesse, Germany). It was redesigned as a landscape garden in 1785 and consists of a mixture of visible Baroque garden elements and arranged “natural areas”.

Location

The Karlsaue is located on the western bank of the river Fulda southeast of the city centre of Kassel, near the central Friedrichsplatz. In the southwest the Karlsaue borders to sport facilities like the Auestadion and the ice skating rink.

History

The impressive historical park was created on an almost entirely flat terrain; it contains many man-made lakes, canals and fountains. The main palace Orangerie was built by Landgrave Charles between 1654 and 1730 as an “exotic winter garden” until the beginning of the Second World War. It serves as an astronomy and physical cabinet today and the marble bath. In 1955 and in 1981 the Federal horticultural show took place in the park. A botanical highlight is the “Siebenbergen” island, which was redesigned by court gardener Hentze in 1822. Since 2009, it is part of the European Garden Heritage Network.[1]

References

  1. ^ http://www.eghn.org/karlsaue-prolog Archived 2012-04-28 at the Wayback Machine Website of the European Garden Heritage Network

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