In 1715, margrave Karl III Wilhelm decided he needed more space than he had in Durlach, so he moved his capital to Karlsruhe and had it designed in circular spokes around his new palace. Because of its unique radial shape, Karlsruhe is sometimes called the “fan city.” Home to Germany’s most important federal courts, the city accordingly teems with civil servants. Karlsruhe Schloss (castle) was badly damaged in World War II, but was rebuilt and is now home to the Badisches Landesmuseum.
Discover the best top things to do in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany including Mercedes-Benz Museum, Augustiner Museum, Freiburg Cathedral, Ulmer Muenster, Porsche Museum, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg, ZKM | Zentrum fuer Kunst und Medien, Zeppelin Museum, Auto & Technik Museum (Automobile and Technology Museum).
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