Imperial Castle, Poznań
The Imperial Castle in Poznań, popularly called Zamek, "the Castle" (Polish: Zamek Cesarski w Poznaniu, German: Königliches Residenzschloss Posen), is a palace in Poznań, Poland. It was built under German rule in 1910 by Franz Schwechten for Wilhelm II, German Emperor, with substantial suggestions from the Emperor.
| Imperial Castle | |
|---|---|
Zamek Cesarski | |
Façade of the castle | |
Location within Poland Imperial Castle, Poznań (Greater Poland Voivodeship) | |
| General information | |
| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Neo-Romanesque |
| Location | Poznań, Poland |
| Country | Poland |
| Coordinates | 52°24′28″N 16°55′07″E |
| Current tenants | Zamek Culture Centre |
| Construction started | 1905 |
| Completed | 1910 |
| Inaugurated | 21 August 1910 |
| Demolished | 1945 (castle tower) |
| Cost | 5 million German mark |
| Client | Wilhelm II |
| Owner | Polish government |
| Height | 75 meters |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 25.127 m2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Franz Heinrich Schwechten |
| Other designers | August Oetken |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
Since its completion, the building has housed government offices of Germany (to 1918, and during World War II) and of Poland (1918–1939, 1945–present).
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