Kurhaus Baden-Baden
The Kurhaus Baden-Baden was designed in the 19th century by the Karlsruhe master builder Friedrich Weinbrenner in a classical style and built on the site of the promenade house built in 1766. It houses the casino , function rooms and restaurants.
history
The white, elongated building that borders the spa garden to the west consists of three parts:
- the central building, built 1821–1823, with its porch supported by eight Corinthian columns . The hall behind it, today's Weinbrennersaal, initially served as a so-called conversation house, where the "hazard" game was indulged. Today the hall with the sparkling crystal chandeliers is used for social events, especially concerts.
- the left side wing, built 1912–1917 according to plans by senior building officer August Stürzenacker . There you will find the entrance hall, the impressive staircase to the first floor, restaurants and lavishly equipped lounges, such as For example, the Bénazetsaal, which was completely redesigned in 2011 by the Baden-Baden architect Peter W. Kruse, and the hall of mirrors.
- the right side wing, expanded from 1853–1854 to accommodate the world-famous casino, the casino . The magnificent halls of the casino are furnished in the style of French royal castles from the 17th and 18th centuries. The White Room is Louis XVI style . designed. The Red Hall was furnished on the model of the Versailles Palace . The Salon Pompadour (Yellow Hall) is based on the furnishings of the Trianon and the Green Hall is decorated with the coats of arms of Baden cities .
Events
The Kurhaus Baden-Baden is always the location of important events. In April 1934 the first three games of the World Chess Championship match between Alexander Alekhine and Efim Bogolyubov were played here.
The participants of the Olympic Congress 1981 nominated the cities of Calgary and Seoul as host cities for the Olympic Games in 1988 . The proclamation of the German Sportsman of the Year is broadcast from the Kurhaus. The Baden-Baden TV Film Festival takes place every November in the Kurhaus . On April 3, 2009, the Kurhaus was one of the venues for the summit meeting of heads of state and government on the 60th anniversary of NATO .
Since 1976, old automobiles have been presented at the International Classic Car Meeting Baden-Baden in the spa garden since 1976 . In the run-up to Christmas it is the scene of the Baden-Baden Christmas Market.
Kurhaus colonnades
The Kurhaus colonnades , built by Carl Dernfeld from 1864 onwards, are two single-story rows of shops that lead from the Kurhaus to the city and house various traditional shops. Expansive canopies allow you to stroll even in bad weather. The Confiserie Rumpelmayer is located below the shops .
The concert shell attached to the northern row of shops for spa concerts was built by August Stürzenacker.
Main staircase
Casino: the winter garden
Large candlestick in the Weinbrenner Hall
Kurhaus colonnades
The concert shell
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Coordinates: 48 ° 45 ′ 37 ″ N , 8 ° 14 ′ 11 ″ E