European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 19, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday May .19, 1977 the stars and stripes Page 9 Napoleon once owned it Castle enhances Hanau s history by George o Brinn Stalf writer Napoleon fought a pitched Battle near its site and the Grimm Brothers were bom almost in its Shadow. Since its construction the Graceful Prince  Castle in Hanau has played an important and color Ful part in the City of Hanau s history situated on the main River in the suburbs of the City it presides Over an Exten Sive English style Garden used year Long by area residents As a place to walk sit or picnic. Inside the main Structure of the Castle which is the earliest German example of baroque architecture cast of the Rhein River. 12 rooms Are open to the Public. These rooms contain magnificent exhibitions of various works of Art As Well As historic treasures some More than 2.000 years old. Among the works of Art is the one of the oldest collections of German Ceramic pot Tery in existence. The pottery done in the dutch style dates Back to 1661, when pot Tery making flourished in the City. The last pottery factory closed in i bowl. There Are also Fine collections of Furni Ture clocks old weapons sculpture and paintings. There is also a room devoted to the Brothers Grimm of fairy tale Fame. The room contains Many first editions of their Btu is. Including some of their lessor known works on German grammar and history. There Are also drawings of the Grimm Brothers and other works by a third Grimm brother Ludwig. While not so Well known to other generations As Jacob and Wilhelm. In his Day. Ludwig was known As a Fine artist. There is also a room dedicated to ancient artefacts unearthed in the Hanau area some dating to 2.500  there Are also examples of implements dating from 400 . And an exhibit of Frankish Art from about 500 to 800 a. D in addition there Are some Well pre served artefacts from the Koman Era. Aerial photograph catches the majesty of Prince Philipp Sruc Castle in Hanau. Which dates from i  and ended when the Imperial legions retreated across the Rhein in 260 . The Castle itself sits on the site of an ancient roman fortification. Construction of the Castle was begun in 1701 by Prince Philipp he inward. Count of Hanau. Who employed a local architect Julius Ludwig to Thecil. However differences soon set in Between the count Anil Rothweil and tie architect had to flee for his life a French architect named ii Rad was was then hired by the count As Well As two italians or adding the fancy stucco on the outside. The italians contributions Huw Ever have Long been lost it took 22 years to Complete the Castle but Prince Philipp was dead in half that time the work was continued by his brother. Johann. After Johann died without an heir in 17.16. The properly was taken Over by i he count of hrs san Kassel sure then the Castle has a had various owners one of the most notable proprietors was Napoleon who fought his last win Ning tattle in and around Hanau the Bailie occurred on k t 18. 1813 after his ret real Lorn Russia. Napoleon Defeated Gen. Karl Philipp Wrede. A count of Bavaria and look tin. Castle As spoil of army photo War. He then gave it to his sister Paulino the Princess Borghese when Napoleon met his Waterloo the Castle reverted to the counts of Hessen Kassel since then it has been used by the i s army As a Headquarters after world War ii and later As Hanau s City Hall. Now a museum the lied and Blue looms Are still used for civic receptions and chill or music recitals the museum is open to tie Public from april 10 to oct. 30. The hours Are .1-5  daily and on sunday from if to noon and .1-5 . There is a 50-pfennig entry f a. The grounds however an g n cruelly open to the Public uie year round glitter that makes a Home a Castle twelve of the Interior rooms of Phil Ipp Truhe Castle in Hanau Are open to the Public. These two show off the old world Baut of a Kitove made with Ceramic till-5 and the glitter and Gilt that made Prince Philipp Weinhard Home a Castle. Construction of the Castle began in 1701. Sis photos by Rohdt