Fulda's spectacular Stadtschloss (town castle) was built from 1706 to 1721 as the prince-abbots' residence. It now houses the city administration and function rooms. Visitors can enter the ornate Historiche Räume (historic rooms) including the grandiose banquet hall, the octagonal Schlossturm (April to October only) for great views of the town, and the magnificent Schlossgarten (palace gardens) where locals play pétanque (boules) and sunbathe in summer.
