Ansbach Residence
Residenz Ansbach (Ansbach Residence), also known as Markgrafenschloss (Margrave's Palace), is a palace in Ansbach, Germany. It was the government seat of the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Today it is the administrative seat of the government of Middle Franconia. The Great Hall and the Orangerie in its garden serve as venues for the biennial music festival Bachwoche Ansbach.
| Ansbach Residence | |
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Residenz Ansbach | |
| Alternative names | Markgrafenschloß (Margrave's Palace) |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Renaissance style |
| Construction started | 1565 |
| Construction stopped | 1575 |
| Renovated | 1694–1716, 1719–1730, 1731–1749 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Blasius Berwart |
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