Travel Guide to Karlsruhe, Germany

If you look at this city from high above, you will see its shape reminds of a sun. The center of the city is the location of an old palace – a true masterpiece of baroque architecture art. Numerous streets and boulevards that start from the central square look just like sun rays. There is also Market Square in the center of the city. In the center of it is installed a monument in the shape of the pyramid. The monument reminds of the city’s founder – Karlsruhe Carl Wilhelm.

Karlsruhe Palace is one of the most notable sights in the city. This is a true miniature cope of Versailles Palace. Today the palace is used to hold the exhibition of Baden Museum; the palace is surrounded by a spacious park zone, so tourists usually mix the observation of exhibits with walks on picturesque parks. The park will guide you towards Botanic Garden. Once this place has been nothing but an impenetrable forest; today tourists can easily walk among fantastic trees and enjoy birds singing. Gottesaue palace is located in the eastern part of the city. The palace was built in the 11th century. This is a grandiose building in Renaissance style that is used as a home to musical university.

Center of Art and Multimedia Technologies is quite notable among the museums of Karlsruhe. You will not find a museum like this anywhere else in the world. Here you will find interactive art works, watch modern installations and visit fascinating seminars.

The best place of walks for people, who enjoy shopping, will be Keizerstrasse Street. All best pavilions and trading pavilions of the city are gathered here. You will also find some modern cafes and restaurants on this street.

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