First of all,the artists' colony was founded in 1899 by Ernest Ludwig,Grand Duke of Hesse.Also,he is expressionist painter.Secondly,the artists' goal was to be the development of modern and forward-looking forms of construction and living.Finally,The Darmstadt Artists' Colony refers both to a group of Judgenstil artists as well as to the buildings in Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt in which these artists lived and worked.This place is a treasure for artistic people and...
Read moreThis is a beautiful building, stunning jugendstil architecture, and the surrounding is just as breathtaking. Important to know that the museum itself, inside, offers a very small exhibition, consists of one room and a small foyer, so it is maybe 20min visit, even if you read the texts...on the other hand, it only costs 3 euro. Exhibition wise, I suggest to visit the jugendstil department at the hessische...
Read moreRude people, only german explanation, only few parts of the audioguide are in english. Is this area listed on world heritage??
By the way, some nice pieces to see. The only interesting spot in Darmstadt...
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