Quadrate in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Zweiter Schlossbau im 18. Jahrhundert
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Second Castle Building in the 18th century
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
1. Zweiter Schlossbau im 18. Jahrhundert / Second castle building in the 18th century Marker
Am 12. April 1720 verkündet der katholische Kurfürst Karl Philipp, der sich bereits seit geraumer Zeit mit dem reformierten Kirchenrat in Heidelberg um die Nutzung der Heiliggeistkirche streitet, dass er die Residenz von Heidelberg nach Mannheim verlegen wird. Damit beginnt in Mannheim eine vollkommen neue Entwicklung als Hauptstadt der Kurpfalz. Schon am 2. Juli 1720 wird der Grundstein für das neue Residenzschloss gelegt, das in seinen Ausmaßen eines der größten seiner Art in Europa wird und den Machtanspruch seines Hausherrn unterstreicht. Die ursprünglichen, immer wieder im Detail überarbeiteten Baupläne stammen von Johann Kaspar Herwarthel (1675-1720), basierend auf Skizzen von Louis Remy de la Fosse (um 1659-1726). Durch den Tod Herwarthels wechelt die Bauleitung schon 1720 an Jean Clément Froimon. Ihm folgen Architekten und Baumeister von zum Teil europäischem Rang wie Guillaume d'Hauberat (1680-1750), Alessandro Galli da Bibiena (1687-1748) und Nicolas de Pigage (1723-1796). Nach mehreren Unterbrechungen ist die Schlossanlage 1760 weitgehend fertig. Die immensen Kosten von rund 2 Millionen Gulden werden größtenteils über Sondersteuern der kurpfäl-zischen Einwohner aufgebracht. © Stadtarchiv Mannheim Institut Für Stadtgeschichte
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Bildunterschriften
(Foto Nr. 1) Ganz Kind eines höfisch-absolutistischen Zeitalters, lässt sich Karl Philipp (1661-1742) stets mit Allongeperücke und den Insignien seiner Kurwürde porträtieren.
(Foto Nr. 2) Plan von Mannheim, 1724. Vom Schloss ist nur der Mittelbau eingezeichnet, der zu dieser Zeit bereits steht.
(Foto Nr. 3) Schlosskirche, innenansicht, 1896. Im November 1731, wenige Monate nach Einweihung der Schlosskirche, bezieht der Kurfürst sein Schloss. in der Kirche wird Karl Philipp seine letzte Ruhestätte finden. Für die Deckenmalereien zeichnet Cosmas Damian Asam (1686-1739) aus München verantwortlich.
(Foto Nr. 4) Große Vogelschauansicht der neuen Residenz, um 1725. Dorgestellt wird der Planungszustand beim Ausscheiden von Jean Clément Froiman (um 1686-1741). Der vordere Verbindungsgang wird nicht ausgeführt.
On April 12, 1720, the Catholic Elector Karl Philipp, who had been arguing for some time with the Reformed Church Council in Heidelberg about the use of the Church of the Holy Spirit, announced that he would move the residence from Heidelberg to Mannheim. This marked the beginning of a completely new development in Mannheim as the capital of the Electorate of the Palatinate. On July 2, 1720, the foundation stone for the new residential palace was laid. The size of the palace was one of the largest of its kind in Europe and underlined the claim to power of its master. The original building plans, which were repeatedly revised in detail, were by Johann Kaspar Herwarthel (1675-1720), based on sketches by Louis Remy de la Fosse (around 1659-1726). With Herwarthel's death, construction management changed to Jean Clément Froimon in 1720. He was followed by architects and builders, some of whom were of European rank, such as Guillaume d'Hauberat (1680-1750), Alessandro Galli da Bibiena (1687-1748) and Nicolas de Pigage (1723-1796). After several interruptions, the palace complex was largely finished in 1760. The immense costs of around 2 million guilders were largely covered by special taxes from the inhabitants of the Electorate of the Palatinate.
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Captions
(Photo #1) A child of a courtly, absolutist age, Karl Philipp (1661-1742) always had himself portrayed with a full wig and the insignia of his electoral dignity.
(Photo #2) Plan of Mannheim, 1724. Only the central part of the palace is shown, which was already standing at that time.
(Photo #3) Palace church, interior view, 1896. In November 1731, a few months after the inauguration of the palace church, the elector moved into his palace. Karl Philipp would find his final resting place in the church. Cosmas Damian Asam (1686-1739) from Munich was responsible for the ceiling paintings.
(Photo #4) Large bird's eye view of the new residence, around 1725. It shows the planning state when Jean Clément Froiman (around 1686-1741) left. The front connecting passage is not executed.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1720.
Location. 49° 29.053′ N, 8° 27.787′ E. Marker is in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Quadrate. It is at the intersection of Bismarckstraße and Kurpflazstraße, on the right when traveling east on Bismarckstraße. The marker is located in front of the University of Mannheim's main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bismarckstraße 24, Mannheim BW 68161, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Erster Schlossbau im 17. Jahrhundert / First Castle Built in the 17th Century (here, next to this marker); Prosper L'Orange (a few steps from
Photographed by James Hulse, February 20, 2024
2. The view of the marker in front of the main entrance to the University of Mannheim
More about this marker. There is a non-related marker separately attached on the other side of the post.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
3. The University of Mannheim
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
