Panoramic view of the gardens of Paleis Het Loo (Het Loo Palace) at Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Het Loo Palace (Dutch: Paleis Het Loo, IPA: [pɑˈlɛi̯s ɦɛt ˈloː], meaning "The Woods Palace") is a palace in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The symmet...
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Het Loo Palace (Dutch: Paleis Het Loo, IPA: [pɑˈlɛi̯s ɦɛt ˈloː], meaning "The Woods Palace") is a palace in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The symmetrical Dutch Baroque building was designed by Jacob Roman and Johan van Swieten and was built between 1684 and 1686 for stadtholder-king William III and Mary II of England. The garden was designed by Claude Desgotz.
From April to October, you can enjoy the fountains. Compared to the gardens in Versailles, those at Paleis Het Loo are more modest in scale. The fountains, however, that always spout fresh water thanks to the high level of the ground water, surpass the French ones! The Koningssprong [King’s Leap] was, with its 13 metres, the highest spouting fountain in Europe.
The garden sculptures, gods and goddesses from Greek mythology, all reflect on the theme of growth and flowering of the gardens and emphasise the achievement of turning what was originally a dusty stretch of heathland into a magnificent garden. In the centre stands Venus, the goddess of love. Using Google StreetView, you can view the gardens of Paleis Het Loo virtually on your computer or tablet.
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From April to October, you can enjoy the fountains. Compared to the gardens in Versailles, those at Paleis Het Loo are more modest in scale. The fountains, however, that always spout fresh water thanks to the high level of the ground water, surpass the French ones! The Koningssprong [King’s Leap] was, with its 13 metres, the highest spouting fountain in Europe.
The garden sculptures, gods and goddesses from Greek mythology, all reflect on the theme of growth and flowering of the gardens and emphasise the achievement of turning what was originally a dusty stretch of heathland into a magnificent garden. In the centre stands Venus, the goddess of love. Using Google StreetView, you can view the gardens of Paleis Het Loo virtually on your computer or tablet.
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