1264 |
Hohenurach Castle and the reign over Urach fall to Württemberg |
On 1/12/1442 |
The division of the earldom of Württemberg between the brothers Ludwig and Ulrich is specified in the "Nürtinger Vertrag" (Pact of Nürtingen). Count Ludwig I raises Urach to the residence of the southern part of the earldom. |
On 12/11/1445 |
Count Eberhard V, later called Eberhard im Bart, is born at Urach Palace. |
Around 1470 |
The originally flat-roofed Dürnitz (Main Hall) is vaulted, marking the beginning of numerous structural alterations and expansions to the palace. |
1470-1480 |
Eberhard im Bart has the "Empfangssaal" (Reception Hall) furnished as the "Palmensaal" (Hall of Palms). |
On 7/4/1474 |
Count Eberhard von Württemberg and Princess Barbara Gonzaga von Mantua marry in Urach. 13,000 guests take part in the wedding. |
1482 |
Eberhard succeeds in reunifying the divided earldom of Württemberg with the signing of the "Münsinger Vertrag" (Pact of Münsingen). Stuttgart becomes the sole residential city again, while Urach Palace continues to be used as a country and hunting palace |
1515 |
Duchess Sabina von Württemberg gives birth to the later Duke Christoph at Urach Palace. |
Around 1535 |
Duke Ulrich has the palace expanded with the southern addition. |
Around 1550 |
The "Palmensaal" is converted to a "Jagdsaal" (Hunting Hall). |
1610-1620 |
Duke Johann Friedrich von Württemberg and his wife Barbara Sophie have the "Goldener Saal" (Golden Hall) remodeled to a Renaissance hall. |
um 1770 |
Structural alterations to the palace interior are begun under Duke Carl Eugen von Württemberg. |
1790 |
The old castle is torn down. |
1828-1965 |
The official residences of the Deacon and Pastor of the "Amanduskirche" in Urach are located in the Palace. |
1960-1968 |
The palace is completely renovated and restored due to static defects. |
1966 |
The palace courtyard is redesigned. |
1973-1974 |
The "Württembergisches Landesmuseum" (Württemberg State Museum) in Stuttgart prepares a photo documentation on the life and works of the first Württemberg Duke Eberhard im Bart. The permanent collection of the "Historischen Museum Schloss Urach" (Historical Museum of Urach Palace) is expanded. |
1981 |
The "Württembergisches Landesmuseum" establishes an exhibition on the history of the courtly hunt on the third floor and puts its collection of weapons, armor and Renaissance furniture on display. |
Seit 1988 |
Old musical instruments of the "Württembergisches Landesmuseum" are exhibited in the "Weißer Saal" (White Hall). |
1999-Spring 2000 |
he palace is closed for extensive renovation work and a new exhibition concept. |
February 2000 |
Urach Palace is reopened to the public. It is now home to the collection of sleighs of state of the Württemberg State Museum (Württembergisches Landesmuseum) in a new permanent exhibition. |