Grunewald - Hunting-Lodge

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Hunting-Lodge Description

(Local Name: Jagdschloss) From the Königin-Luise-Strasse bus stop it is a 20-minute walk through the Grunewald in Berlin to this hunting lodge on the Grunewaldsee, built by Caspar Theyss for the Elector Joachim II of Brandenburg in 1542. Originally a plain Renaissance-style building, it was frequently altered in later periods. In 1593, during the reign of the Elector John George, an oriel window was added to the rear facade. Under King Frederick I of Prussia (1657-1713) the house was completely renovated and much altered and finally the service courtyard and store-rooms for hunting equipment were added in the reign of Frederick the Great (1712-86). Frederick William II (1744-97) reintroduced the traditional Red

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Hobbies & Activities category: Paintings, art collections; Historical museum; Hunting opportunity or museum; Provincial or municipal park

Address

Jagdschloss Grunewald
Hüttenweg am Grunewaldsee
D-14193 Berlin
Germany

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