„Rococo under Construction“ – Curator’s tour (English)
Over 300 years ago, Elector Clemens August laid the foundation stone for the construction of Augustusburg Palace in Brühl. From 27 June to 1 November 2026, the special exhibition ‘Rococo under Construction – the Making of Augustusburg Palace’ in the Yellow Apartment will focus on the construction site of the palace in the 18th century.
Which architects, artists and craftsmen shaped one of Europe’s most outstanding Rococo palaces? Which artisans do we know? Which techniques, tools and materials were used? This 90-minute tour will give you in-depth insights into the planning, construction and furnishing of Augustusburg Palace. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of an 18th-century construction site with our tour guides and experience Augustusburg Palace in Brühl in a way you never have before!
Location:
Augustusburg Palace, Yellow Apartment
Max-Ernst-Allee car park
50321 Brühl
Dates:
Each last Sunday of a month from 27 Jun bis 31 Oct 2026 and 1 Nov
Time: 12 noon
Meeting point: Ticket office, Augustusburg Palace
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Number of participants: max. 25
Reservation required:
Tel.: + 49 (0) 2232 44 000 / mail@schlossbruehl.de
The exhibition project is funded by the Cultural Foundation of the German Federal States (Kulturstiftung der Länder), the Rudolf-August Oetker Foundation (Rudolf-August Oetker-Stiftung), the Friends of Brühl Palaces and Gardens Association (Freundeskreis Brühler Schlösser und Gärten e.V.) and the Rhineland Landscape Association (Landschaftsverband Rheinland).
