Bagno Amusement Park: Westphalian Paradise
Count Karl Paul Ernest of Bentheim-Steinfurt dynasty founded Bagno Amusement Park in 1765. The initial design followed the traditions of French gardens with their plan and strict symmetry. His heir Count Ludwig expanded the park and built a lot of new facilities: the Greek and Roman temples, a Turkish Mosque, a Chinese palace, and artificial castle ruins. The plan of 1787 has survived, according to which the territory of 125 hectares fits 105 different architectural elements - pavilions, fountains, bridges, statues, islands, gardens and trails!
Bagno Park had a difficult fate. After 1787, part of the buildings in the park was demolished as they were found tasteless. The park was redesigned in the English style. Count Ludwig took the courageous step of opening the park to the public. The capture of the County by the French in 1806 put the fate of the park at risk. Count Ludwig personally went to Paris to persuade Napoleon to return him his possession, but to no avail.
His son Alexius supported the park on the last funds, but was forced to demolish many buildings because of shortage of funds for their upkeep. By 1828, only 16 buildings of 36 of 1806 had been left. And only three survived to this day. Among them is one of Europe's oldest concert halls. After extensive renovation in 1997, it has been successfully hosting concerts of world famous artists. The park itself, offering many opportunities for quiet and for outdoor activities, is popular.
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