What is the Englischer Garten?

Q: What is the Englischer Garten?


A: The Englischer Garten is a large public park in the centre of Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

Q: When was the Englischer Garten created?


A: It was created in 1789 by Sir Benjamin Thompson (1753–1814), later Count Rumford (Reichsgraf von Rumford), for Prince Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria.

Q: Who were the advisers on the project?


A: The advisers on the project from its beginning were Reinhard von Werneck (1757–1842) and Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell (1750–1823).

Q: What did the successors of Sir Benjamin Thompson do to improve the park?


A: Reinhard von Werneck and Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell both extended and improved the park.

Q: What does "Englischer Garten" mean in German?


A: "Englischer Garten" means "English Garden" in German.

Q: Where does the Englischer Garten stretch from?


A: The Englischer Garten stretches from the city centre to the northeastern city limits.

Q: Who was Sir Benjamin Thompson also known as?


A: Sir Benjamin Thompson was also known as Count Rumford (Reichsgraf von Rumford).

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