The margraves of Baden originated from the House of Zähringen. Baden is named after the margraves’ residence, Hohenbaden Castle in Baden-Baden. Hermann II of Baden first claimed the title of Margrave of Baden in 1112. A united Margraviate of Baden existed from this time until 1535, when it was split into the two Margraviates of Baden-Durlach and Baden-Baden. Following a devastating fire in Baden-Baden in 1689, the capital was moved to Rastatt.
The two parts were reunited in 1771 under Margrave Charles Frederick. The restored Margraviate with its capital Karlsruhe was elevated to the status of electorate in 1803. In 1806, the Electorate of Baden, receiving territorial additions, became the Grand Duchy of Baden.
Badenweiler, Black Forest, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Old Breisach, Black Forest, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Trimberg, Black Forest, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Viaduct and gorge, Hollenthal, Black Forest, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Freiburg, general view, Baden, Germany (1890s)
The Munster, Freiburg, Baden, Germany (1890s)
The University, Freiburg, Baden, Germany (1890s)
The Market, Freiburg, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Heidelberg, seen from the Philosophenweg, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Ruprechtsbau, Heidelberg, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Viaduct over Ravenna Ravine, Hollenthal Railway, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Karlsruhe, general view, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Kaiser Strasse, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany (1890s)
The Neckar Bridge, Mannheim, Baden, Germany (1890s)
Baden-Baden, Baden, Germany (1890s)
