Schwetzingen,Deutschland! Die erstaunlichste Stadt in Deutschland!

Schwetzingen is a town in northwest Baden-Württemberg, about 10 kilometers west of Heidelberg and 15 kilometers southeast of Mannheim. It belongs to the European metropolitan region of Rhine-Neckar. Schwetzingen, together with the communities of Oftersheim and Plankstadt, forms a continuously developed settlement area. What is remarkable is its largely preserved baroque palace complex, including the palace garden. Schwetzingen is also part of the Burgenstrasse, a holiday route from Mannheim to Prague founded in 1954. There are no other towns in the urban area. Schwetzingen is one of the five largest cities in the Rhine-Neckar district, a middle center for the surrounding communities and has been a large district town since April 1, 1993. The place achieved this status through pure growth and without incorporation or merger with other communities. Schwetzingen was first mentioned in the Lorsch Codex on December 21, 766 as “Suezzingen”. However, traces of settlement already exist from the Neolithic period, including many ceramic band finds. 803 is called “Suezzingen Superiore” (similar to “Oberschwetzingen”). Originally there were two settlements, Oberschwetzingen and Unterschwetzingen, which only grew together into one village in the course of the 17th and 18th centuries. While the area initially belonged to the diocese of Worms, it came under the rule of the Count Palatine as early as the 12th century. The first known number of inhabitants dates back to 1439: 230 souls. The Schwetzingen moated castle was first mentioned in 1350, when Count Palatine of the Rhine Rudolf II received the right to live in the castle. The castle was destroyed in the Thirty Years' War and the War of the Palatinate Succession and rebuilt by Elector Johann Wilhelm or his predecessor. From 1720 onwards it initially served as an alternative residence for Elector Carl Philipp after he moved out of Heidelberg; From 1742 onwards, his successor Karl Theodor had it expanded into a summer residence. In 1750 the “New City” with Castle Square was planned and laid out, which connected the upper and lower villages. The palace theater opened in 1752. In 1759 Schwetzingen received market rights and was expanded in the Baroque style in the 18th century. Don't forget to like, share the video and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any more exciting adventures! 🎥👍 #SchlossSchwetzingen #Schwetzingen #DiscoverGermany #TravelVlog #ExperienceHistory