Celle Castle befits
the importance of the royal town of Celle. For more than three centuries Celle
was the seat of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lueneburg and thus the seat of
government of the most important principality of the Guelphs.
The castle in
Celle is one of the most beautiful castles of the Guelphs, the oldest of the
existing royal houses with numerous connections to European kingdoms. England
and Denmark's kings and queens can be found in the pedigree of this royal house.
The relationship extends to the present Queen Elizabeth II of England. Three
English kings came from the house Hanover-Lueneburg-Celle.
Parts of the
castle are well preserved from all periods: the medieval castle palace, the
Knights' Hall, the fantastic Baroque state apartments and Baroque theatre, as
well as part of the east wing that was redesigned in 19th century. The castle
chapel is an important testimony of the Renaissance in Germany.
The Residence Museum in Celle Castle
This is where court
history comes alive. A tour of the Residence Museum in Celle Castle gives a
good impression of how the Dukes of Brunswick-Lueneburg lived.
Celle has become
known as the place of exile of the Queen Caroline Mathilde of Denmark. Her
history can also be found in the Residence Museum.
Impressive are the
lavishly furnished castle rooms with baroque stucco work by Italian masters. Future
royal families of Prussia and Great Britain lived here. Nearly 1,000 years of Guelph
history are visible here.
Impressive pictures,
expensive wallpaper and the treasures of the regents can be admired in the
Residence Museum. In the audience chamber you can relive how the ruler once received
his visitors.
Also, find out why
a bed in the magnificent bedroom was never slept in. You will also learn many
more stories about the schemes and intrigues at the court during a guided tour.
Take advantage of
our 360-degree tour of the Residence Museum Celle to get an interesting
impression of the rooms.
