This card comes from a young nurse working the night shift. The card looks like a couple of characters from a children's book.
Erlangen is a young city, by European standards. It has an unusually orderly historic centre, with wide streets, open squares, and elegant Baroque buildings. Its development as a planned city began around 1686 under Margrave Christian Ernst. The palace, palace gardens, and Orangery remain some of its most attractive landmarks.
The Orangery is a Baroque-style building located at the city's Palace Garden (Schlossgarten). The Orangery was built between 1704 and 1706, under the direction of architect Gottfried von Gedeler. It was originally designed to grow and protect orange trees, known in German as Pomeranzen, which were fashionable features of European royal and aristocratic gardens. The building also served as a place for princely gatherings and entertainment.
In 1818, the building became the property of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg. Over the years, it was used for university purposes, and its magnificent interior was preserved.
One of its most remarkable features is the Water Hall, which has elaborate stucco decorations. In the past, fountains spouted water from the marble floor, creating an impressive setting for courtly entertainment. Today, the hall is used for special occasions, including wedding ceremonies.
The Orangery also has an interesting survival story. In 1898, there was a proposal to demolish it to make room for a university chemistry institute. Local residents protested, and the city helped find another site for the institute, allowing the historic building to remain.
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