Schaezlerpalais: A Tour through Baroque and Rococo

Lavish, opulent, unique - Baroque and Rococo are truly fascinating periods of European art and history. Venture through the ornate doors of the Schaezlerpalais to discover its many treasures. The resplendent historical mansion in the middle of Augsburg's grand boulevard is the best-preserved 18th-century residence and commercial building in the city. The king of Bavaria came her to dance and Marie Antoinette stopped on her bridal journey to Paris to inaugurate the magnificent Rococo ballroom. The ornate mansion, once belonging to a patrician family of art lovers and savvy businessmen, now houses a museum full of impressive paintings from Augsburg, Swabia and far beyond. This museum guide takes you on an exciting journey through the German Baroque Gallery and the Karl and Marlene Haberstock Foundation. Learn interesting facts about selected paintings from the collections and discover the traces left behind by the first residents of the stately townhouse with its colourful rooms, glittering Rococo ballroom and picturesque garden. Step inside the Schaezlerpalais - a true treasure trove of architecture and fine art!