Art in change
The Schwetzingen Palace Garden is home to a wealth of sculptures. Gods and demigods of the ancient mythological world meet with allegories of the natural elements and seasons. Rounded off by motif vases and urns, lions, avian creatures and sphinxes, which in turn provide clues to the disposition of Elector Carl Theodor.
"Whether hidden or obvious, there are also some treasures to be discovered in the urban space."
The urban area also has a handsome number of sculptures and objects that date from different times and were composed in different styles. In contrast to the homogeneous cosmos of the castle garden, they do not follow a compact programme, but are each a sign of their time.