Last October during a visit to Cologne Germany, we took a 31-mile excursion to the impressive Bruhl Palaces. The palaces were built between 1729 and 1735 as a summer retreat for Archbishop Clemons August of Bavaria. He was the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne at the time the Bruhl Palaces were constructed. Prior to this, he was the Archbishop of Regensburg. Upon his death, the property fell into disrepair until post WWII.
Based on our experience here, as well as at several other German palaces, the bishops were extremely powerful and lived very lavish lifestyles. Our first stop was the hunting lodge, also known as Falkenlust, which was small and elegant. It is where the bishop spent time with his friends. The blue and white tile going up the entire main staircase was absolutely beautiful.
Next, we visited the Augustusburg Palace which was a top highlight of our trip to Germany. Bonn is not too far away…a mere 35 miles away. When Germany was divided into two countries, the Bruhl Palace played a significant part in hosting dignitaries from other countries,such as Ronald Reagan, starting right after WWII until 1994.
I highly recommend a visit to the palaces. We visited in late October. I can only imagine how beautiful the gardens must be in the warmer months. We went as part of an extra excursion while we were on a Viking River cruise. We were allowed to roam around the hunting lodge on our own. Once we arrived at the main palace, we were assigned a guide who worked at the palace. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Exterior of the Hunting Lodge Front Gates of Hunting Lodge Private Chapel of Hunting Lodge In the park setting of the hunting lodge and private chapel Blue and White Tile At the Hunting Lodge Blue and White Tile At the Hunting Lodge Hunting Lodge Interior Interior of the Hunting Lodge Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Bottom of the Staircase Impressive Stairwell Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Mirror Room At the Hunting Lodge Beautiful Examples of Delft Ceramics Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Hunting Lodge Interior Blue & White Tile At the Hunting LodgeHunting Lodge Stairwell Interior of the Private Chapel Detailed Shell Design on Exterior of the Private Chapel Graveside Near the Chapel Exterior of Private Chapel The Exterior of the Palace and MoatThe Moat Around the MoatFront Area of Augustusburg Palace Front of the Augustusburg Palace Front Walkway to the Augustusburg Palace Front of the Palace Heating Unit Wall DetailPalace Chandelier Main Staircase Faux Marble PillarsImpressive Entrance Light Fixture Above Main Staircase The Main Staircase Ceiling Above the Main Staircase Faux Marble Painting Downstairs Entrance AreaClose-Up of Main Staircase Chandelier Exquisite Wall DetailsThe Main Staircase Close-Up of Upstairs Area Of Main Staircase View Of The Upstairs Area Of The Main StaircaseDetail of Staircase RailingUpstairs Reception Room Upstairs Above Main Staircase Dining Room Chandelier In Dining RoomUpstairs Dining RoomRooms Flooded With Light Palace Gardens Palace RoomPalace Wall DetailLess Formal Dining Room Beautiful Blue And White Tile In Less Formal Dining RoomMurano Light Fixture Tile DetailDelft Tile DetailPalace Gardens Palace Gardens Palace Gardens Palace Gardens Palace Gardens Palace Gardens
NO time for boredom today 