Palais Bretzenheim, Mannheim

Name: Palais Bretzenheim
Address: Mannheim, Germany

#12 among attractions in Mannheim

Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture

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The Palais Bretzenheim is a historical building located in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg in the South Western part of Germany. It is located near the Mannheim Palace on the University of Mannheim's campus. The Palais was built between 1781 and 1788 according to the plans of the court architect Peter Anton von Verschaffelt and belongs to the most important historical buildings of Mannheim's nobility. Originally, the Palais hosted the four children of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria and his mistress Josepha Seyffert as well as accommodated Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for a limited time teaching the elector's children how to play the piano. Today, the Palais houses parts of the district court Mannheim. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°29'6"N, 8°27'44"E

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Innenstadt - JungbuschMannheim Germany

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Palais Bretzenheim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunsthalle Mannheim, Mannheim Palace, Water Tower, Reiss Engelhorn Museum.

0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Kunsthalle Mannheim, Mannheim
15 min walk • Kunsthalle Mannheim stands as a beacon of culture and art in the bustling city of Mannheim, Germany. This prestigious museum, renowned for its impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, offers a deep dive into the creative expressions that have shaped the...
~760 ftS
Restored 5-wing 18th century palace
Mannheim Palace, Mannheim
4 min walk • The Mannheim Palace, an imposing baroque edifice nestled in the heart of Mannheim, Germany, is a testament to the grandeur of 18th-century architecture. Constructed between 1720 and 1760, this former residence of the Prince-electors of the Palatinate now serves as a...
0.6 miE
Historical place
Water Tower, Mannheim
15 min walk • The Mannheim Water Tower, an iconic landmark of the German city of Mannheim, is a grandiose example of Romanesque architecture that has stood the test of time. Constructed between 1886 and 1889, this historical structure was originally designed to be the city's water...
~1420 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Reiss Engelhorn Museum, Mannheim
7 min walk • The Reiss Engelhorn Museum, or Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen, is a museum in Mannheim, Germany. It has an exhibition area of 11,300 square metres, and houses around 1.2 million objects.
~500 ftN
Ornate 18th-century Jesuit church
Jesuit Church, Mannheim
3 min walk • The Mannheim Jesuit Church is a Catholic church of historic and artistic importance in Mannheim, Germany. Church construction was begun in 1733 and completed in 1760. It was consecrated to St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Konrad Adenauer Bridge, Ludwigshafen
10 min walk • The Konrad Adenauer Bridge is one of two road bridges crossing the Rhine between the German cities of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The other bridge is the Kurt Schumacher Bridge. The road bridge connects a network of roads from behind Mannheim Palace across the Rhine to Ludwigshafen. It carries Federal Highway 37 and a tram track.
~220 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church
Castle Church, Mannheim
2 min walk • The Mannheim Palace Church, founded as a court chapel, was built in the 18th century and is part of the Mannheim Palace. The church served as court chapel for the prince-electors of the Electorate of the Palatinate between 1731 and 1777 and belongs to the oldest parish churches of the Old Catholic diocese in Germany.
~1540 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Comedy club
Klapsmühl' am Rathaus, Mannheim
8 min walk • Klapsmühl' am Rathaus is a cabaret theatre in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
~870 ftNW
49°29'14"N • 8°27'39"E
Schillerhaus, Mannheim
5 min walk • Museum, History museum
~730 ftSE
Library
Mannheim University Library, Mannheim
4 min walk • The Mannheim University Library is the library of the University of Mannheim. The library provides books and information resources for researchers, instructors, students and further education at university. It is also open to residents, agencies and businesses in the Mannheim area.
~1820 ftE
Street
Kapuzinerplanken, Mannheim
9 min walk • Kapuzinerplanken is a part of the street Kunststrasse in Mannheim, Germany. It is used only by pedestrians. The Kapuzinerplanken runs parallel to the large planks, the part of the Mannheimer pedestrian precinct, which leads from the water tower to parade square.

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Which popular attractions are close to Palais Bretzenheim?

Nearby attractions include Castle Church, Mannheim (2 min walk), Jesuit Church, Mannheim (3 min walk), Schiller-Denkmal, Mannheim (4 min walk), Mannheim University Library, Mannheim (4 min walk).

How to get to Palais Bretzenheim by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais Bretzenheim:

Bus

Schloss • Lines: 60, 60E, 65 (1 min walk)
Mensa am Schloss • Lines: 60, 60E, 65 (5 min walk)

Tram

Schloss • Lines: 1, 7 (2 min walk)
Universität • Lines: 1, 4, 4A, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Mannheim Hauptbahnhof (13 min walk)
Ludwigshafen Mitte (15 min walk)