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Schloss Klessheim is a Baroque palace near Salzburg, Austria, commissioned by Prince-Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun and designed by architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach around 1700. Later alterations and expansions shaped the building and its formal grounds. The palace was used for state receptions during the twentieth century, and the complex now houses Casino Salzburg.
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Who designed Schloss Klessheim?
Schloss Klessheim was designed by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach. Prince-Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun commissioned the Baroque palace around 1700.
Where is Schloss Klessheim located?
Schloss Klessheim is near Salzburg in Austria. Its formal grounds and Baroque architecture make it one of the notable historic palace sites in the Salzburg area.
What architectural style is Schloss Klessheim?
Schloss Klessheim is a Baroque palace commissioned around 1700. Later alterations and expansions changed the building and its formal grounds.
Was Schloss Klessheim built exactly as it appears today?
No, later alterations and expansions shaped both the palace and its grounds. The original project came from Johann Ernst von Thun and Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach around 1700.
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