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Ceiling Decorations
a painted history of the world
In the 17th century, the Planetary Room functioned as the entrance hall to the State Apartments, to which only select guests had access by strict order of rank. The apartments were laid out in circular form and consisted of 24 State Rooms, originally comprising two large suites of rooms – 12 rooms to the south side for the Prince and 12 to the north side for the Princess. In total, the magnificent décor that survives to this day encompasses over 500 ceiling paintings in opulent stucco surrounds. Mythological scenes and the history of the ancient, Biblical and modern worlds are interwoven with allegories, emblems and vedute to create a Baroque cultural cosmos.
History paintings
An enormous cycle of history paintings depicts the story of the world from its mythical origins within ancient Greek and Roman culture, and Biblical stories up until the events of Early more...
Landscapes
The frieze zone in each of the rooms contains narrow pictorial strips, which, with few exceptions, contain topographical images. These include representations of cities, harbours and more...
Schloss Eggenberg
Eggenberger Allee 90
8020 Graz, Österreich
T +43-316/8017-9560 und -9532
eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at
Opening Hours
The state rooms
April to October, exceptions may apply
Guided Tours: Tue-Sun, public holidays at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, from May to September additionally at 5pm or by prior appointment .
Park and Gardens
1 November to 14 March daily from 8am - 5pm
15 March to 31 October daily from 8am - 7pm
Alte Galerie, Archaeology Museum and Coin Cabinet
1 November to 17 December admission only with guided tour by prior appointment
April to October Tue-Sun, public holidays 10am - 6pm
Please contact us: +43-316/8017-9560
or info-eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at
Open in addition:
10 April 2023
1 May 2023
29 May 2023
