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Postage stamp: Sights - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2004 - 25 Euro Cent

Designer: Sibylle und Fritz Haase

Postage stamp: Sights - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2004 - 25 Euro Cent


Theme: Architecture
CountryGermany / Federal Republic of Germany
Issue Date2004
Face Value25.00 
PerforationK 14
Printing Typeindirect 2-color letterpress
Stamp TypePostage stamp
Item TypeStamp
Chronological Issue Number2247
Chronological ChapterGER-BRD
SID236143
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In 1131 the widow Gepa of Itter donated the Augustinian convent "Aroldessen" on the site of today's Arolsen Castle in northern Hesse. Around 1525, the monastery became the property of the Counts of Waldeck. It was rebuilt into a castle, in which from 1529 Count Philip III. resided. 1710 began the demolition of the monastery castle Arolsen. It was rebuilt from 1713 to 1722 according to the plans of the building director Julius Rothweil in the Baroque style. The castle complex today consists of three wings, which enclose a wider front courtyard and a narrower inner yard. The facades are plastered yellow. Arolsen offers the perfect picture of a medium-sized Baroque palace. The model was the Versailles Palace, built by Louis XIV. The ruler's seat was planned as the center of a symmetrical city plant. The project was not fully realized due to lack of funds.

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In 1131 the widow Gepa of Itter donated the Augustinian convent "Aroldessen" on the site of today's Arolsen Castle in northern Hesse. Around 1525, the monastery became the property of the Counts of Waldeck. It was rebuilt into a castle, in which from 1529 Count Philip III. resided. 1710 began the demolition of the monastery castle Arolsen. It was rebuilt from 1713 to 1722 according to the plans of the building director Julius Rothweil in the Baroque style. The castle complex today consists of three wings, which enclose a wider front courtyard and a narrower inner yard. The facades are plastered yellow. Arolsen offers the perfect picture of a medium-sized Baroque palace. The model was the Versailles Palace, built by Louis XIV. The ruler's seat was planned as the center of a symmetrical city plant. The project was not fully realized due to lack of funds..