Mosque of Schwetzingen, Castle

Mosque of Schwetzingen, Castle Germany 

The mosque (German: "Moschee") in the gardens complex is the earliest mosque-style building in Germany. It was built in 1779-1791 by a French architect for the Prince Elector of the Palatinate. Built at a time when the "Turkish" style was fashionable in Germany, it was never intended for prayer but later served religious purposes at various times.After many years of restoration, and at great expense, the mosque is fully restored and open to the public.

Schloss Schwetzingen, or Schwetzingen Castle is a palace in the German state (Bundesland) of Baden-Württemberg. Schwetzingen was the summer residence of the Electors Palatine Karl III Philip and Charles Theodore.