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Babelsberg, the Summer Residence of the Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Babelsberg, the Summer Residence of the Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Babelsberg, the Summer Residence of the Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia, 1858. The Castle...was a creation of his Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia, who wished to reproduce on the Germanic soil the Anglo-Gothic style to which the castles in England have given so much celebrity. Situated on the heights on the eastern bank of the River Havel, the castle, surrounded by rich plantations, was commenced under the direction of Schinkel and Lenne, one so highly distinguished as architect, the other as landscape-gardener...The Royal architect, Strack, has finished the chief buildings, while around them the illustrious master of the art of gardening, Prince Puckler Muskau, has displayed all the resources of his talent...The grounds about the castle, with the various parterres of flowers, which are kept with the greatest care...are conformable to the original style of the edifice, and form the garden, properly so called, while beyond their precints the property is laid out like a park...An English lawn or pleasure-ground embellished with groups of trees descends from the castle to the basin of the river, from which springs a fountain, seen from a great distance, as it ascends to the height of 130 feet'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Babelsberg - The Enchanting Anglo-Gothic Summer Residence of Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia, 1858
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Babelsberg, nestled on the eastern bank of the River Havel, is a breathtaking testament to the architectural brilliance and horticultural prowess of the 19th century. Commissioned by His Royal Highness Prince Frederick William of Prussia, this castle was a labor of love, inspired by the renowned Anglo-Gothic style that had captivated the world through English castles. The castle's creation began under the guidance of esteemed architect Schinkel and landscape-gardener Lenne, with the royal architect Strack overseeing the completion of the principal buildings. The grounds, adorned with meticulously tended parterres of flowers, mirror the original style of the edifice, forming the heart of the garden. Beyond these boundaries, the property transforms into a sprawling park. The grounds around the castle, with their intricately designed flower beds, are a testament to the care and attention lavished upon them. The landscape, with its English lawn and picturesque groups of trees, descends gently from the castle to the riverbank, where a magnificent fountain, reaching a height of 130 feet, springs to life. The Illustrated London News, in an article from 1858, described the castle as a "creation of his Royal Highness the Prince of Prussia," who sought to replicate the Anglo-Gothic style on German soil. The castle, surrounded by rich plantations, was a masterpiece of architectural and horticultural design, showcasing the talents of Schinkel, Lenne, Strack, and the illustrious Prince Puckler Muskau. This evocative image of Babelsberg, with its enchanting blend of architecture and nature, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era.
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