Imperial Castle, Poznań
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The Imperial Castle in Poznań, popularly called Zamek, "the Castle" (Polish: Zamek Cesarski w Poznaniu, German: Königliches Residenzschloss Posen), is a palace in Poznań, Poland. It was built under German rule in 1910 by Franz Schwechten for Wilhelm II, German Emperor, with substantial suggestions from the Emperor.
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Imperial Castle | |
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Zamek Cesarski | |
General information | |
Type | Palace |
Architectural style | Neo-Romanesque |
Location | Poznań, Poland |
Country | Poland |
Coordinates | 52°24′28″N 16°55′07″E |
Current tenants | Zamek Culture Centre |
Construction started | 1905[1] |
Completed | 1910[1] |
Inaugurated | 21 August 1910[1] |
Demolished | 1945 (castle tower)[1] |
Cost | 5 million German mark |
Client | Wilhelm II |
Owner | Polish government |
Height | 75 meters |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 25.127 m2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Franz Heinrich Schwechten |
Other designers | August Oetken |
Website | |
Official Website |
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Since its completion, the building has housed government offices of Germany (to 1918, and during World War II) and of Poland (1918–1939, 1945–present).