The former residence of the Dukes of Baden was built between 1749 and 1781 in a distinctive radial plan — the palace tower stands at the hub from which 32 streets fan outward across the city. Destroyed in World War II and rebuilt without its original interiors, the palace now houses the Badisches Landesmuseum: a strong collection spanning antiquities, decorative arts, medieval sculpture, porcelain, and furniture through to the present day.
The Badisches Landesmuseum is one of the largest regional history museums in Germany. Highlights include a Roman collection from the Upper Rhine region, a remarkable medieval treasure room, and an extensive collection of Meissen and KPM porcelain. The palace grounds behind — the Schlosspark — are open to the public and connect to the botanical garden and city park beyond. Allow at least two hours for the museum and another hour for the grounds.