bergpark wilhelmshöhe
states: [germany]
category: cultural
year: 2013
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 51.3158333333, 9.3930555556
last visited: 2022
unesco id: 1413
world heritage site: 1413
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Germany, is an impressive 18th-century landscape park renowned for its grand architecture and elaborate water features. Created by Landgrave Wilhelm IX, it features the striking Hercules monument perched atop a hill, overlooking a vast cascading fountain system that culminates in a dramatic 250-meter-long water display. The park seamlessly blends Baroque design with Romantic ideals, showcasing historic structures like the Löwenburg Castle alongside meticulously landscaped gardens. It stands as a testament to Enlightenment-era artistry and engineering, drawing visitors to explore its picturesque trails and cultural significance.
