🇩🇪 Germany · Oldenburg Palace (Schloss Oldenburg)

🏰 The History of Oldenburg Pinpointing Oldenburg's exact "age" isn't simple. The city was first granted town rights in 1345, but its earliest documented mention dates back to 1108—and even earlier, a settlement existed here as far back as 1032. Recently, construction work in western Oldenburg uncovered traces of human activity from 6,000 to 10,000 years ago! ⏳ No matter which date marks its true "birthday," Oldenburg has witnessed centuries of dramatic history. This land wasn’t just a city—it was once an independent state! 📜 A Journey Through Time: ▪️ 12th century–1667: A county (Grafschaft) ▪️ 1774–1815: A duchy (Herzogtum) ▪️ 1815–1918: A grand duchy (Großherzogtum) ▪️ Between the World Wars: A free state (Freistaat) ▪️ Post-WWII: Part of Lower Saxony Throughout all these changes, Oldenburg remained its capital! 🏛️ The Palace & Noble Legacy Many aristocratic buildings still stand today, especially the iconic Oldenburg Palace—a proud witness to its glorious past. 🌍 A City of Many Rulers: Due to historical turbulence, Oldenburg was also ruled by: ▪️ Denmark (1667–1773) 🇩🇰 ▪️ Russia (1773) 🇷🇺 ▪️ Napoleonic France (1810–1813) 🇫🇷 #Germany #TravelGermany #ExploreGermany #Oldenburg #SchlossOldenburg #HistoryLovers #CastlesOfEurope #HiddenGems #TimeTravel ✨🏰📜