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The early years of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt

The year is 1567:
Following the division of the land in his will, George I takes possession of the small town of Darmstadt, his future residence, with 19 servants and 17 horses. The Katzenelnbogner moated castle was in a ruinous state. For the time being, the new sovereign had to borrow furniture and crockery from his subjects. A modest beginning.

The 90-minute tour, which starts in the Residential Palace and ends in the town church, sheds light on how the history of the landgraviate continued.
and ends in the town church.

Meeting point: Foyer of the Darmstadt Palace Museum

Tickets at 10 EUR at: www.schlossmuseum-darmstadt.de