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Quartier de la Cathédrale in Strasbourg in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
 

Le Palais Rohan

 
 
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
1. Le Palais Rohan Marker
Inscription. Résidence épiscopale, le palais est construit, entre 1732 et 1741, pour le cardinal Armand Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, prince-évêque de Strasbourg, Best Inspiré des grands hôtels particuliers parisiens. Il se distingue par l'élévation classique de ses façades entre cour et jardin -- ici une terrasse surplombant Ill-et par la richesse de ses décors intérieurs de style rocaille. Sous la Révolution, le palais devient hôtel de ville, et à partir de 1805 résidence impériale et royale. Siège de l'Université allemande de 1872 à 1884, il héberge aujourd'hui le Musée archéologique, le Musée des Arts décoratifs et le Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Die zwischen 1732 und 1741 für den Fürstbischof von Straßburg. Kardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, errichtete Bischofsresidenz wurde von den großen Pariser Privatvillen inspiriert. Sie hebt sich durch ihre Fassaden hervor, die eine klassische Vertikalität und eine üppige, im Rokokostil gehaltene Inneneinrichtung betonen. Der Palast verfügt auch über einen Innenhof und eine Terrasse mit Blick auf die Ill. Während der Revolution wurde der Palast zum Rathaus und ab 1806 zur kaiserlichen und königlichen Residenz. Von 1872 bis 1884 Sitz der Deutschen Universität, beherbergt er heute das Archäologische Museum, das Kunstgewerbemuseum und das Museum für Bildende Kunst.

The Palace Rohan
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is the former Episcopal residence and was built between 1732 and 1741 for Cardinal Armand-Gaston de Rohan-Soubise, Prince Bishop of Strasbourg. The building was inspired by the great mansions of Paris, with façades emphasizing a classic verticality and sumptuous, rococo-style interior decoration. The palace also features a courtyard and a terrace overlooking the river Ill. During the French Revolution, it became Strasbourg's town hall and then in 1805 the Imperial and Royal residence. From 1872 to 1804, it was the seat of the German university and currently houses the Archaeological Museum, the Decorative Arts Museum and the Fine Arts Museum.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
 
Location. 48° 34.869′ N, 7° 45.096′ E. Marker is in Strasbourg, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is in Quartier de la Cathédrale. It is at the intersection of Place du Château and Rue de Rohan, on the right when traveling east on Place du Château. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Pl du Château, Strasbourg, Grand Est 67000, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Maison de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame (a few steps from this marker); Maison de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame (a few steps from this marker); 5 Place du Chateau (within
Le Palais Rohan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
2. Le Palais Rohan Marker
shouting distance of this marker); La Place Gutenberg (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Cour du Corbeau (about 210 meters away); Grande-Île et Neustadt (about 210 meters away); A Tous Les Français (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); La Place Kléber (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Strasbourg.
 
Also see . . .  Palais Rohan. (Submitted on January 4, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
 
Le Palais Rohan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 18, 2024
3. Le Palais Rohan Marker
The marker is behind the gentleman second from the left. The marker was beside a Christmas Market, and it was very busy.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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