Residenz Ansbach

History

Ansbach Residence, also known as Margrave's Palace (Markgrafenschloss), is a palace in Ansbach, Germany. It was the government seat of the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Today it is the administrative seat of the government of Middle Franconia. The Great Hall and the Orangerie in its garden serve as venues for the biennial music festival Bachwoche Ansbach.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Ansbach Residence”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach

Christian Frederick Charles Alexander was the last margrave of the two Franconian principalities, Bayreuth and Ansbach, which he sold to the King of Prussia, a fellow member of the House of Hohenzollern.

From the Wikipedia article “Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.