Translation Mainau

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Original Intro Die Mainau, als Mav(e)no(w), Maienowe (1242) bzw. Maienow (1357), Maienau, Mainowe (1394) und Mainaw (1580) erwähnt, ist mit etwa 45 Hektar Fläche die drittgrößte der Inseln im Bodensee.[1] Der Molassekalkfelsen befindet sich im Überlinger See genannten, nordwestlichen Teil des Bodensees.[2] Sie ist von dessen Südufer über eine Brücke zu erreichen und verfügt über einen eigenen Schiffsanleger. Die nächsten größeren Städte sind Konstanz, Meersburg und Überlingen. Die Insel gehört zum Stadtteil Litzelstetten-Mainau der Stadt Konstanz und befindet sich seit 1974 im Besitz der von Graf Lennart Bernadotte gegründeten gemeinnützigen „Lennart-Bernadotte-Stiftung“. Die gräfliche Familie ist bis heute wichtiger Teil der Attraktion der Mainau.[3] Die Insel liegt an der Oberschwäbischen Barockstraße.

Geographie Lage Die Insel liegt auf einer Höhe zwischen 395 (Seeniveau bei mittlerem Wasserstand) und 425 Meter über Normalnull. Der höchste Punkt ist laut amtlichen Karten bei der Großherzog-Friedrich-Terrasse (historisches Wasserreservoir). Ihre Nord-Süd-Ausdehnung beträgt 610 Meter, ihre größte Breite (West-Ost) ca. 1050 Meter. Der Inselumfang beträgt 3 Kilometer.[4] Die kürzeste Entfernung der abgesunkenen Molassescholle zum Seeufer beträgt 130 Meter.[5]

Bevölkerung Die Insel Mainau hat nur wenige Einwohner, von der Bevölkerungszahl her wäre sie ein Weiler. Meyer’s Konversationslexikon von 1888 gab eine Bevölkerung von 28 an.[6] Zur Volkszählung 1961 war eine Bevölkerung von 123 nachgewiesen.[7]

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The island of Mainau, also referred to as Mav(e)no(w), Maienowe (in 1242), Maienow (in 1357), Maienau, Mainowe (in 1394) und Mainaw (in 1580), is the third largest island within Lake Constance. Located at “Oberschwäbische Barockstraße”, it is about 0,45 km² big and merely a rock entirely made of molasse. Mainau is located within the north-western part of Lake Constance, also known as Überlinger See. The island can be accessed via a bridge connencting it with the lake’s southern shore, but also has its own quay. Constance, Meersburg and Überlingen are Mainau’s nearest three bigger cities. The island belongs to Litzelstetten-Mainau, a quarter of the city of Constance. Since 1974, the noncommercial “Lennart-Bernadotte-Foundation”, named after its founder Count Lennart Bernadotte, possesses Mainau. The comital family has remained the most important part of Mainau’s attraction.

Geography Position The island averages out at a height between 395 (equals also the lake’s average medium water-level) and 425 meters above sea level. Its highest peak is located at the Großherzog-Friedrich Terrace (historic water reservoir). Mainau has a 610-meters-long length from North to South and a 1050-meters-long width from West to East. The island’s circumference is about three kilometers. The shortest distance between the downwelling molasse slice and the lake’s shore is about 130 meters.

Population Few people inhabit the island of Mainau. Due to its small amount of inhabitants, it is considered a hamlet. Meyer’s Lexikon’s issue of 1888 declared that 28 people lived on Mainau. During the census of 1961, a population of 123 was verified.

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I would reconsider the choice of words "...it is about 0,45 km² big"; when talking about geographical length/size, another more suitable term would be "to encompass". Moreover, to make as in your sentence "merely a rock entirely made of molasse" implicates that the rock was man-made. You could possibly replace the term with a more appropriate equivalant like "consist of". "connencting (Orthographic error!!!) it with the lake’s southern shore" This sentence sounds weird (?), maybe because of its syntactical structure, maybe because of your choice of words "are Mainau’s nearest three bigger cities.".

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Original Bevölkerung cont. Auf der Insel Mainau lebt Björn Graf Bernadotte mit seiner Frau Sandra Gräfin Bernadotte.

Anlage Park- und Gartenanlagen Bedingt durch das günstige Bodenseeklima wachsen auf dem tropfenförmigen Eiland[2] Palmen und andere mediterrane Pflanzen im Schlosspark. Wegen ihrer reichen subtropischen, teilweise auch tropischen Vegetation wird die Mainau auch als „Blumeninsel im Bodensee“ bezeichnet. Der 2004 verstorbene Graf Lennart Bernadotte nannte seine Insel gerne das „Blumenschiff“.[2] Weiterhin beschrieb er das bekannte und für Besucher gegen Eintrittsgelder zugängliche Ausflugsziel mit folgenden Worten: „Sie ist eine kokette kleine Dame, diese Mainau, die stets und ständig große Aufmerksamkeit fordert, noch mehr Liebe und vor allem unaufhörlich neue Kleider.“ – Lennart Bernadotte Wobei er mit den „neuen Kleidern“ zuerst den immer wieder neu von Gärtnerhand gewebten Blütenüberwurf gemeint haben mag.[8] Herzstück der „Blumeninsel“ ist neben den historischen Gebäuden das von Großherzog Friedrich I. ab 1856 angelegte parkähnliche Arboretum mit seinen 500 verschiedenen Arten von zum Teil seltenen und wertvollen Laub- und Nadelgehölzen. Darunter befindet sich einer der „ältesten“ Urweltmammutbäume (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) Deutschlands. Der aus China stammende Baum war 1952 als 70 Zentimeter großes Bäumchen im Ufergarten ausgepflanzt worden.[9] Besonders mächtig sind einige Exemplare des Riesenmammutbaums (Sequoiadendron giganteum).

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Bevölkerung cont. Count Björn Bernadotte and his wife Countess Sandra Bernadotte live on Mainau Island. Park & Gardens Due to the advantageous climate at the lake, palm trees and other Mediterranean plants can grow on the drop-shaped island. Because of its rich subtropical and partly even tropical vegetation, Mainau Island is also called "flowering island in the Lake Constance". Count Lennart Bernadotte, who passed away in 2004, liked to call his island "Blumenschiff", engl. flower ship. He also described the famous destination as follows: "She is a coquettish little Lady, Mainau Island, who constantly demands much attention, even more love and ceaselessly new clothes." - Lennart Bernadotte. By "new clothes", he probably meant the blossoms, plants and flower-beds which are constantly renewed by the gardeners. Apart from the historic buildings, the centerpiece of Mainau Island is the Arboretum with its 500 different types of rare and valuable broad-leaved trees and conifers, which was created in 1856 by grand duke Friedrich I. Among those is one of Germany's "oldest" dawn redwood trees (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). The tree, which originated from China, was planted on the island in 1952, when it was just 70 centimeters tall. Particularly mighty are some exemplars of the giant redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum).

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Original Park … cont. Die Samen dieser Bäume kamen 1853 aus Kalifornien, und 1864 ließ Friedrich I. zahlreiche Bäume auf der Mainau pflanzen. Damit gehören sie zu den ältesten ihrer Art in Europa.[10] Neben den riesigen Mammutbäumen befinden sich Zedern, Metasequoien und Tulpenbäume. Das Arboretum dehnt sich nordwestlich vom Schloss auf der Hochfläche aus. Im Frühjahr Ende März/Anfang April beginnt auf der Mainau das Blumenjahr im Palmenhaus mit einer großen Orchideenschau. Von Ende März bis Mitte Mai blühen auf der Mainau Tulpen, Narzissen und Hyazinthen. Hierzu wurden im östlichen Teil der Insel an der sogenannten „Frühlingsallee“ parallel zum Weg Tausende von Tulpen-, Narzissen- und Hyazinthenzwiebeln gepflanzt. Ebenfalls im Frühjahr gedeihen auf der Insel Stiefmütterchen, Vergissmeinnicht und Primeln. In der Übergangszeit von Mai und Juni zeigen sich die Blüten der 200 Rhododendren- und Azaleensorten. Westlich vom Comturey-Keller kommt man zu dem ebenfalls durch Großherzog Friedrich I. im italienischen Stil angelegten Rosengarten.[11] Der sogenannte „italienische Rosengarten“ ist eine streng geometrische Anlage mit Pergolen, Skulpturen und Brunnen. Im Sommer betört der Duft der rund 500 verschiedenen Rosensorten[1], vor allem Beetrosen. Auf der ganzen Insel finden sich etwa 30.000 Rosenstöcke von 1200 Sorten. Eine Barocktreppe führt hinauf zur aussichtsreichen Schlossterrasse.

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Park … cont. The seeds of these trees came from California in 1853 and were planted on the island in 1864, which makes them one of the oldest of their kind in Europe. You can find the above-mentioned Sequoias as well as Cedars, Dawn Redwoods and Tulip Poplars on the island. The Arboretum expands towards the north-west of the island. Spring marks the beginning of the "Flower Year" with an exhibition of orchids. From March to May you can see several types of flowers in full bloom, like Tulips, Daffodils, Primroses, Forget-Me-Nots and Hyacinths. To show the full beauty of all these flowers the so-called „Frühlingsallee“ was opened, which is a path across the island surrounded by beds of these plants. From May to June over 200 kinds of Rhododendrons and Azaleas are in full bloom. To the west of the "Comturey-Keller" you can find an Italian rose garden commissioned by Friedrich I.. This rose garden is strictly geometric and consists of pergolas, sculptures and fountains. In genereal over 1200 kinds of roses can be found on the island.

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Original Park… cont. Die „Frühlingsallee“ führt zu den „Mediterran-Terrassen“ mit ihren exotischen Kübelpflanzen, wo im Sommer Palmengewächse, Agaven, Kakteen und Bougainvilleen gezeigt werden. Von hier hat man ein Panorama auf die Bodenseelandschaft und die Alpen. Im Juli zeigen sich auf der Mainau die Blüten der Engelstrompeten und des Hibiskus, im August die der Passionsblumen. Südlich breitet sich der „Südgarten“ aus, wo im Herbst von September bis Oktober die Dahlienfelder mit etwa 20.000 Dahlienbüschen von 250 Sorten leuchten. Im östlich anschließenden Ufergarten wachsen Frühlings- und Sommerblumen, darunter eine Sammlung verschiedener Fuchsienarten. Ein beliebtes Fotomotiv ist das Bodenseerelief, ein nach Jahreszeit unterschiedlich gestaltetes Blütenbild in Form des Bodensees. An der Nordseite der Insel liegt der kleine Hafen mit Schiffsanlegestelle, wo die Ausflugsschiffe anlegen und es einen weiteren Eingang gibt. Im ganzjährig geöffneten Schmetterlingshaus auf der Mainau, mit etwa 1000 Quadratmeter das zweitgrößte seiner Art in Deutschland, spazieren die Besucher bei 26 Grad und 80 bis 90 Prozent Luftfeuchtigkeit durch eine tropisch anmutende Umgebung mit rauschenden Wasserfällen und exotischen Gewächsen und Blumen. Je nach Saison fliegen 700 bis 1000[1] bunte Falter bis zu 80 verschiedener Schmetterlingsarten, vor allem südamerikanischer Herkunft, frei zwischen den Besuchern durch die Tropenlandschaft. Rund ein Drittel der gezeigten Schmetterlingsarten vermehrt sich hier auf natürliche Weise.

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„Frühlingsallee“ leads to „Mediterran-Terrassen“ where exotic plants such as palm families, agaves, cacti and bougainvillea are presented in pails during summer. The Bodensee and its surroundings as well as the alps can be seen in a panoramic view from here. In July the blossoms of brugmansia and hibiscus are blooming on Mainau and in August the blossoms of passion flowers. On the southern end you can find “Südgarten” where in autumn fields of dahlia with approximately 20.000 dahlia bushes and 250 varieties gleam from September until October. Spring and summer flowers of which among you can find different kinds of fuchsia are growing on the affiliated shore garden to the eastern side of “Südgarten”. The “Bodenseerelief” is a very popular photo motive. It is a relief with the picture of a flower which is changed by season. A small harbor with a landing place is situated to the northern side of the Island Mainau. Excursion boats lay in here and another entrance to “Frühlingsallee” can be found here. The Schmetterlingshaus (butterfly house) on Mainau is open all year round. With roughly 1000 square meters it is the second biggest of its kind in Germany. The temperatures are around 26 degrees Celsius and with a humitidy of 80 to 90 visitors can walk through a tropical surrounding with swooshing waterfalls and exotic plants and flowers. Depending on the season roughly 700 to 1000 colorful butterflies of 80 different kinds, mainly of southern American origin, are flying among visitors in the tropical landscape. Approximately one third of these butterflies reproduce in the butterfly house in a natural way.

Proof Reading ShyGirlTranslator

„Frühlingsallee“ leads to „Mediterran-Terrassen“ where exotic plants such as palm families, agaves, cacti and bougainvillea are presented in pails during summer. The Lake of Constance and its surroundings as well as the alps can be seen in a panoramic view from here. In July the blossoms of brugmansia and hibiscus are blooming on Mainau Island and in August the blossoms of passion flowers bloom. On the southern end you can find “Südgarten” where in autumn fields of dahlia with approximately 20.000 dahlia bushes and 250 varieties gleam from September until October. Spring and summer flowers are growing on the affiliated shore garden to the eastern side of “Südgarten”. The “Bodenseerelief” is a very popular photo motive. It is a relief with the picture of a flower which is changed by season. A small harbor with a landing place is situated to the northern side of the Island Mainau. Excursion boats lay in here and another entrance to “Frühlingsallee” can be found here. The Schmetterlingshaus (butterfly house) on Mainau is open all year round. With roughly 1000 square meters it is the second biggest of its kind in Germany. The temperatures are around 26 degrees Celsius and with a humitidy of 80 to 90 percent visitors can walk through a tropical surrounding with swooshing waterfalls and exotic plants and flowers. Depending on the season roughly 700 to 1000 colorful butterflies of 80 different kinds, mainly of southern American origin, are flying among visitors in the tropical landscape. Approximately one third of these butterflies reproduce in a natural way.

Final Version Tidsoptimist2018

„Frühlingsallee“ leads to „Mediterran-Terrassen“ where exotic plants such as palm families, agaves, cacti and bougainvillea are presented in pails during summer. Lake Constance and its surroundings as well as the Alps can be seen in a panoramic view from here. In July the blossoms of brugmansia and hibiscus are blooming on Mainau Island and in August the blossoms of passion flowers bloom. On the southern end you can find “Südgarten” where in autumn fields of dahlia with approximately 20,000 dahlia bushes and 250 varieties gleam from September until October. Spring and summer flowers such as different kinds of fuchsia are growing on the affiliated shore garden to the eastern side of “Südgarten”. The “Bodenseerelief” is a very popular photo motive. It is a relief with the picture of a flower which is changed by season. A small harbor with a landing place is situated to the northern side of Mainau Island. Excursion boats lay in here and another entrance to “Frühlingsallee” can be found here. The "Schmetterlingshaus" (butterfly house) on Mainau Island is open all year round. With roughly 1,000 square meters it is the second biggest of its kind in Germany. The temperatures are around 26 degrees Celsius and with a humitidy of 80 to 90 percent visitors can walk through a tropical surrounding with swooshing waterfalls and exotic plants and flowers. Depending on the season, roughly 700 to 1,000 colorful butterflies of 80 different kinds, mainly of southern American origin, are flying among visitors in the tropical landscape. Approximately one third of these butterflies reproduce in a natural way.

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Original Park... cont. Doch ist es ganz unterschiedlich, wie viele Nachkommen es gibt. Aus diesen Gründen bekommt das Schmetterlingshaus wöchentliche Lieferungen von 400 Puppen von Züchtern aus Costa Rica, England und Holland. Rund 20.000 Euro beträgt das Budget im Jahr für neue Raupen.[12] Die Gartenanlage rund um das Schmetterlingshaus wurde als Lebensraum für heimische Schmetterlinge gestaltet. Angeschlossen ist ein Duftgarten mit mehr als 150 Duftpflanzenarten. Auf der Mainau gibt es außer den Park- und Gartenanlagen auch ein Pfauengehege, einen Streichelzoo mit Ziegen und Ponys sowie einige gastronomische Einrichtungen. Speziell für Kinder gibt es das rund 1100 Quadratmeter große Mainauer Kinderland „Wasserwelt“, einen Spielplatz mit einem 60 Zentimeter tiefen Wasserbecken, das von Flusssteinen mit einem Gesamtgewicht von rund 130 Tonnen eingefasst wird. In der Mitte des mit 170 Kubikmeter Wasser gefüllten Sees liegt wiederum eine Insel. Auf dem See können die Kinder mit Flößen umherfahren oder sich mit einer Holzfähre hinüberziehen. Rundherum stehen Holzhäuser als Klettergerüste, die laut Planern an die Zeit der Pfahlbauten erinnern sollen. Verbunden sind die Häuschen durch Hängebrücken und Kettenstege. Dazu gibt es Wasserrinnen und extra Matschtische.[13] Falls ein Kind beim Spielen allzu tief in die Wasserwelt eingetaucht sein sollte, haben die beiden Mainauplaner Matthias Wagner und Markus Zeiler auch vorgesorgt:

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But the amount of progeny is extremely varying. Therefore, every week the butterfly house gets 400 butterfly pupae delivered from costa rican, english and dutch breeders. A budget of approximately 20 000 Euros is provided each year for new butterfly caterpillars. The gardens surrounding the butterfly house serve as habitat for the native species. Next to the butterfly house is a scent garden with more than 150 species of scented plants. On Mainau can be found, besides the gardens, a peacock enclosure, a petting zoo with goats and ponies, and some gastronomy services. A playground call Wasserwelt (water world) was especially build for kids and it expend over an area of 1100 square meters. Wasserwelt is a pool which is 60 centimetres deep and bordered by 130 tonnes of river stones. The pool is filled with 170 cubic metres of water and has an island at its centre. The children can cross the lake with rafts or a wooden ferry. The lake is surrounded by little wooden houses which serve as climbing scaffolds and as a reminder of the pile dwellings. The houses are connected through suspension bridges and studs. In addition, there are water channels and mud tables. The two planner of Mainau prepared for the the case of a child having dived to deeply into the water world:

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But the amount of progeny is extremely varying. Therefore, every week the butterfly house gets 400 butterfly cocoons delivered from Costa Rican, English and Dutch breeders. A budget of approximately 20 000 Euros is provided each year for new butterfly caterpillars. The gardens surrounding the butterfly house serve as habitat for the native species. Affiliated to the butterfly house is a scent garden with more than 150 species of scented plants. Besides the gardens, a peacock enclosure, a petting zoo with goats and ponies, and some gastronomy services can be found on Mainau. A playground called Wasserwelt (water world) was especially build for kids and it expands over an area of 1100 square meters. Wasserwelt is a pool which is 60 centimetres deep and bordered by 130 tonnes of boulders. The pool is filled with 170 cubic metres of water and has an island at its centre. The children can float around or cross the lake with rafts or a wooden ferry. The lake is surrounded by little wooden houses which serve as climbing scaffolds and as a reminder of the pile dwellings. The houses are connected through suspension bridges and studs. In addition, there are water channels and mud tables. Matthias Wagner and Markus Zeiler, the two designers of Mainau, prepared for the case of a child having dived to deeply into the water world:

Final Version MyMyosotis

But the amount of progeny is extremely varying. Therefore, every week the butterfly house gets 400 butterfly cocoons delivered from Costa Rican, English and Dutch breeders. A budget of approximately 20,000 Euros is provided each year for new butterfly caterpillars. The gardens surrounding the butterfly house serve as habitat for the native species. Affiliated to the butterfly house is a scent garden with more than 150 species of scented plants. Besides the gardens, a peacock enclosure, a petting zoo with goats and ponies, and some gastronomy services can be found on Mainau. A playground called Wasserwelt (water world) was especially build for kids and it expands over an area of 1,100 square meters. Wasserwelt is a pool which is 60 centimetres deep and bordered by 130 tonnes of boulders. The pool is filled with 170 cubic metres of water and has an island at its centre. The children can float around or cross the lake with rafts or a wooden ferry. The lake is surrounded by little wooden houses which serve as climbing scaffolds and as a reminder of the pile dwellings. The houses are connected through suspension bridges and studs. In addition, there are water channels and mud tables. Matthias Wagner and Markus Zeiler, the two designers of Mainau, prepared for the case of a child having dived to deeply into the water world:

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Original Park… cont. Am Spielplatz wurde in einem Kiosk ein Wäschetrockner aufgestellt, in dem die Eltern nasse Kleidungsstücke selbst trocknen können.[14][15] Die Spiellandschaft wird wie alle anderen Spielplätze vom TÜV SÜD abgenommen und regelmäßig inspiziert.[16]

Bauwerke Deutschordenschloss Das Deutschordenschloss wurde auf dem Burgstall der im 18. Jahrhundert abgebrochenen Burg Mainau nach den Entwürfen von Johann Caspar Bagnato (Giovanni Gaspare Bagnato) und unter seiner Bauleitung 1739 begonnen und nach siebenjähriger Bauzeit vollendet.[11] Das dreiflügelige Barockschloss wurde um einen Ehrenhof und mit einem seitlichen Terrassengarten angelegt. Am Mittelrisalit des Westteils befindet sich ein großes Wappen des Hochmeisters Clemens August von Bayern, des Landkomturs Philipp von Froberg und des Mainaukomturs Friedrich von Baden. Auf dem Ostgiebel (Seeseite) ist ein Deutschordenswappen angebracht. Das Schloss ist bis heute Wohnsitz der gräflichen Familie. An der gräflichen Fahne, die auf dem Schlossdach gehisst ist, kann man erkennen, ob die gräfliche Familie anwesend ist. Die Privaträume liegen im Nordflügel, also vom Schlosshof aus links, im nicht zugänglichen Teil des Schlosses. Herzstück ist der ehemalige Audienzsaal, der in Weiß und Gold gehaltene sogenannte „Weiße Saal“, der sein heutiges Aussehen 1883 erhielt.[11] Er ist nur zu Konzerten oder besonderen Veranstaltungen öffentlich zugänglich. Im Mitteltrakt werden Wechselausstellungen gezeigt. Im Südflügel befindet sich ein Café mit Terrasse unter den hohen Palmen der Schlossterrasse.

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Park (continued): They placed a tumbler inside a kiosk at the playground, so that parents can easily dry wet clothing.[14][15] The (adventure?) playground, like all other playgrounds, is inspected and approved by TÜV SOUTH on a regular basis.[16] Buildings Deutschordenschloss The “Deutschordenschloss“ has been built upon the stables of the old Mainau’s castle, which has been destroyed in the 18th century. It has been built after the drafts and under the construction management of Giovanni Gaspare Bagnato. The construction started in 1739 and took 7 years. [11] The three-winged baroque palace is built around a main courtyard and has a terraced garden at the side. At the median risalit of the western part there is a big crest of the grand master Clemens August of Bavaria, the provincial commander Philipp von Froberg, and of the Mainaukomptur Friedrich of Baden. At the east pediment (seaside) they applied the crest of the German Orden. The castle still is the residence of the comital family. Depending on whether the comital family is present or not, they hiss the comital flag on the roof of the castle. The private rooms are in the north wing in the non-accessible part of the castle, which is on the lefthand side of the castle‘s courtyard. The centerpiece is the former durbar hall. The now so-called “white hall“ is kept in the colors white and gold and received its appearance in 1883. [11] The white hall is only open to the public for special events or concerts. The wing in the middle is used for temporary exhibitions. The south wing situates a Café with a patio right under the tall palm trees of the castle‘s patio.

Proof Reading MyMyosotis

Park (continued): They placed a tumbler inside a kiosk at the playground, so that parents can easily dry wet clothing.[14][15] The playground, like all other playgrounds, is inspected and approved by TÜV SÜD on a regular basis.[16]

Buildings Deutschordenschloss The “Deutschordenschloss“ was built upon the stables of the old Mainau’s castle, which had been destroyed in the 18th century. It was built after the drafts and under the construction management of Giovanni Gaspare Bagnato. The construction started in 1739 and took 7 years. [11] The three-winged baroque palace was built around the main courtyard with a terraced garden at its side. At the central risalit of the western part is a big crest of the grand master Clemens August of Bavaria, the provincial commander Philipp von Froberg, and of the Mainaukomptur Friedrich of Baden. The crest of the “Deutschorden” (Teutonic Order) was affixed to the east wing (seaside) . The castle still serves as the residence of the comital family. Depending on whether the comital family is present or not, the comital flag is hoisted on the castle’s roof. The private rooms are in the northern wing in the non-accessible part of the castle, which is on the lefthand side of the castle‘s courtyard. The centerpiece is the former audience hall. The so-called “Weiße Saal” (white hall) is kept in the colors white and gold and has since its construction in 1883 not been changed. [11] It is only open to the public for special events or concerts. The central section of the castle is used for temporary exhibitions. In the southern wing is a Café with a patio right under the tall palm trees of the castle‘s patio.

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Deutschordensschloss contd. Das Palmenhaus, eine aufwändige Glaskonstruktion, hatte ursprünglich nur eine Baugenehmigung für die Wintermonate – inzwischen schützt es die Bäume ganzjährig. Hier wachsen mehr als 20 Palmenarten, darunter eine mehr als 15 Meter hohe Kanarische Dattelpalme (Phoenix canariensis), die 1888 gepflanzt wurde.

Schlosskirche Der Neubau der Schlosskirche St. Marien von 1732 bis 1739 am südöstlichen Ende der Insel neben dem Schloss gilt als das Erstlingswerk von Bagnatos zahlreichen Kirchenbauten.[11] Bei der Schlosskirche handelt es sich um eine rechteckige Saalkirche, 20 Meter lang und 9,5 Meter breit,[11] mit halbrundem Altarhaus. Hochgestellte Rechteckfelder gliedern die Außenfront, wobei die Seitenwände Rundbogenfenster aufweisen. Über der Westwand erhebt sich ein Giebel und darüber der Turmaufbau mit geschwungener Turmhaube. Das Innere gliedert sich in ein rechteckiges Schiff mit dem halbrunden Chor und der dem Altar gegenüberliegenden Orgelempore. Sie ist ausgestattet mit Altären, Kanzel und Skulpturen von Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (1696–1770). Franz Joseph Spiegler (1691–1757) fügte 1737/1738 das Hochaltargemälde und die Deckenfresken hinzu. Seine Werke sind eingebettet in das umfangreiche Bandstuckwerk von Francesco Pozzi (1704–1789).[11] Johann Baptist Babel (1716–1799) trug eine Schwarze Madonna zur Ausstattung bei.[2] Die beiden Seitenaltäre weisen sehr bewegte Engelsfiguren auf. Der linke Seitenaltar wird durch eine Figur des Märtyrers Sebastian bekrönt, der rechte durch eine des heiligen Nepomuk.

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Deutschordenschloss (continuation) Although the building licence for the palm house, a building made up of complex glass structure, originally only covered the few months of winter, it now protects its trees all year round. More than 20 different kinds of palm grow here, including a Canarian date-tree (Phoenix canariensis), planted in 1888, which is more than 15 meters high.

Schlosskirche Many call the newly constructed palace chapel the debut work of Bagnatos' countless church buildings. Its construction on the southeast end of the island lasted from 1732 to 1739. The rectangular aisleless church is 20 meters long and 9,5 meters wide and has a hemispheric chancel. While raised rectangular panels are organised around the outer front, the lateral walls are decorated with arched windows. A gable is situated above the western wall, just below the tower buildup with a curved roof. The inside of the chapel is divided into two parts: a rectangular aisle containing the semicircular choir and the organ loft right across from the altar. Not just several altars but also a pulpit and multiple sculptures by Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (1696- 1770) can be found here. In 1737/1738 Franz Joseph Spiegler (1691 – 1757) added an additional high altar painting as well as ceiling frescoes, now framed by Francesco Pozzi's (1704 – 1789) long garnish stucco. Johann Baptist Babel (1716 – 1799) later added a Black Madonna to the picture. Although both side altars show quite animated angel figures, the left is crowned with a figurine of the martyr Sebastian, while the right altar shows St. Nepomuk.

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Deutschordenschloss (continuation) Although the building licence for the palm house, a building made up of complex glass structure, originally only covered the few months of winter, it now protects its trees all year round. More than 20 different kinds of palm grow here, including a Canarian date-tree (Phoenix canariensis), planted in 1888, which is more than 15 meters high.

Schlosskirche Many call the newly constructed palace chapel the debut work of Bagnatos' countless church buildings. Its construction on the southeast end of the island lasted from 1732 to 1739. The rectangular aisleless church is 20 meters long and 9,5 meters wide and has a hemispheric chancel. While raised rectangular panels are organised around the outer front, the lateral walls are decorated with arched windows. A gable is situated above the western wall, just below the tower buildup with a curved roof. The inside of the chapel is divided into two parts: a rectangular aisle containing the semicircular choir and the organ loft right across from the altar. Not just several altars but also a pulpit and multiple sculptures by Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (1696 - 1770) can be found here. In 1737/1738 Franz Joseph Spiegler (1691 - 1757) added an additional high altar painting as well as ceiling frescoes, now framed by Francesco Pozzi's (1704 - 1789) long garnish stucco. Johann Baptist Babel (1716 - 1799) later added a Black Madonna to the picture. Both side altars display very dynamic angel figures. The left is crowned with a figurine of the martyr Sebastian and the right altar shows St. Nepomuk.

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Original Schlosskirche cont. Das Altarbild des Hochaltars stellt Maria mit dem Kind, die heilige Familie und Johannes den Täufer dar. Die Deckenfresken beschäftigen sich ebenfalls mit dem Leben Mariens. Die ursprüngliche vom Konstanzer Meister Johann Michael Bihler (1687/88–nach 1763) erbaute und von Feuchtmayer dekorierte Orgel wurde 1823 verkauft und um 1860 durch eine neue Orgel im spätklassizistischen Stil ersetzt.[11] In der Krypta befindet sich Bagnatos Grab. Die Schlosskirche gilt als Ausgangspunkt des oberschwäbischen Hochbarocks[2] und wird als Hochzeitskirche genutzt.

„Gärtnerturm“, „Comturey“ Westlich gegenüber dem barocken Schloss- und Kirchenensemble befindet sich der sogenannte „Gärtnerturm“. Die Mauern, ein Teil der mittelalterlichen Festungsanlage, stehen in einem Gegensatz zur festlichen Schlossfassade. Früher war hier ein Kellergewölbe für die Vorratshaltung und die Kelterei tief in den Felsen getrieben worden. Im 2013/2014 umgebauten und erweiterten Restaurant Comturey kann man mit Blick auf den See essen.

Geschichte Vor- und Frühgeschichte Am Südufer der Mainau wurden 1862 erste Spuren früher Besiedelung des Bodenseeufers gefunden und vom Domänenverwalter Walter 1864 ausgebeutet. Darunter waren auch Keile, Topfscherben, Feuersteinsplitter, eine Axt und ein Reibstein.[17] Die Pfahlbausiedlung aus sechs Häusern wurde in den 1930er Jahren freigelegt und in die Jungsteinzeit (Neolithikum) um 3.000 v. Chr. datiert. Jungsteinzeitliche und bronzezeitliche Pfahlbausiedlungen fanden sich entlang des Nordstrandes und südwestlich der Insel in der Flachwasserzone.[18]

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The altarpiece of the high altar depicts Maria with a child, the holy family and John the Baptist. The ceiling fresco also deals with the life of Mary. The original organ, manufactured by master craftsman Johann Michael Bieher (1687/88 to 1763) from constance and decorated by Feuchtmayer, was sold and around 1860 substidutued by a new organ that belongs to the late classicistic style. Bagnatos grave is situated in the crypt. The castle church is known to be the point of beginning of the oberswabian high baroque und is being used as a wedding chapel.

The so called “gärtnertum” is situated on the west side opposite to the baroque castle- and churchensemble. The walls that were part of the medieval fortifications contrast with the festive frontage of the castle. In the earlier days, a vault used for stockpiling and as a wine press house had been shoved deep down to the rocks. In 2013/2014,the reconstructed, extended restaurant Comturey offers dining with a view to the sea.

History Early on, an increasing population at the south bank of the Mainau was discovered in 1862 and soon after exploited by domain administrator Walter in 1864, including wedges, potsherd, flint splinter, an axe and a muller. The pile dwelling settlement consisting of six houses was uncovered in the 1930s and dated in the Neolithic Age ( 3.000 b.c.). Lake-dwelling settlements of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age were located along the north shore and the southwestern island at the shallow water zone.

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The altarpiece of the high altar depicts Maria with child, the holy family and John the Baptist. The ceiling fresco also portrays the life of Mary. The original organ, manufactured by master craftsman Johann Michael Bieher (1687/88 to 1763) from Constance and decorated by Feuchtmayer, was sold and around 1860 and replaced by a new organ in late classicistic style. Bagnatos' grave is situated in the crypt. The castle church is known to be the point of beginning of the oberswabian high baroque und is used as a wedding chapel.

The so called “Gärtnertum” is situated on the western side, opposite the baroque castle- and churchensemble. The walls, that used to be part of the medieval fortifications, contrast the festive frontage of the castle. In earlier days, a vault for stockpiling and as a wine press house had been constructed deep inside the rocks. The 2013/2014 reconstructed and expanded restaurant Comturey offers dining with a view across the lake.

History In 1862, signs of an earlier population were discovered along the south banks of Mainau and soon exploited by domain administrator Walter: among the items were wedges, a potsherd, flint splinters, an axe and a muller. The pile dwelling settlement made up of six houses was uncovered in the 1930s and dated back to the Neolithic Age ( 3.000 b.c.). Lake-dwelling settlements of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age were located along the northern shore and the southwestern island along the shallow water zone.

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Mainau Island, also referred to as Mav(e)no(w), Maienowe (in 1242), Maienow (in 1357), Maienau, Mainowe (in 1394) und Mainaw (in 1580), is the third largest island within Lake Constance. Located at “Oberschwäbische Barockstraße”, it is about 0,45 km² big and merely a rock entirely made of molasse. Mainau is located within the north-western part of Lake Constance, also known as Überlinger See. The island can be accessed via a bridge connencting it with the lake’s southern shore, but also has its own quay. Constance, Meersburg and Überlingen are Mainau’s nearest three bigger cities. The island belongs to Litzelstetten-Mainau, a quarter of the city of Constance. Since 1974, the noncommercial “Lennart-Bernadotte-Foundation”, named after its founder Count Lennart Bernadotte, possesses Mainau. The comital family has remained the most important part of Mainau’s attraction.

Geography

Position

The island averages out at a height between 395 (roughly equals the lake’s average medium water-level) and 425 meters above sea level. Its highest peak is located at the Großherzog-Friedrich Terrace (historic water reservoir). Mainau is 610-meters long from North to South and a 1050 meters wide from West to East. The island’s circumference is about three kilometers. The shortest distance between the downwelling molasse slice and the lake’s shore is about 130 meters.

Population

Few people inhabit the Mainau Island. Due to its small amount of inhabitants, it is considered a hamlet. Meyer’s Lexikon’s issue of 1888 declared that 28 people lived on Mainau Island. During the census of 1961, a population of 123 was verified. Count Björn Bernadotte and his wife Countess Sandra Bernadotte live on Mainau Island.

Park & Gardens

Due to the advantageous climate at the lake, palm trees and other Mediterranean plants can grow on the drop-shaped island. Because of its rich subtropical and partly even tropical vegetation, Mainau Island is also called "flowering island in the Lake Constance". Count Lennart Bernadotte, who passed away in 2004, liked to call his island "Blumenschiff" (engl. flower ship). He also described the famous destination as follows: "She is a coquettish little Lady, Mainau Island, who constantly demands much attention, even more love and ceaselessly new clothes." - Lennart Bernadotte. By "new clothes", he probably meant the blossoms, plants and flower-beds which are constantly renewed by the gardeners. Apart from the historic buildings, the centerpiece of Mainau Island is the Arboretum with its 500 different types of rare and valuable broad-leaved trees and conifers, which was created in 1856 by grand duke Friedrich I. Among those is one of Germany's "oldest" dawn redwood trees (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). The tree, which originated from China, was planted on the island in 1952, when it was just 70 centimeters tall. Particularly mighty are some exemplars of the giant redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum). Their seeds came from California in 1853 and were planted on the island in 1864, which makes them one of the oldest of their kind in Europe. You can find the above-mentioned giant redwoods as well as Cedars, Dawn Redwoods and Tulip Poplars on the island. The Arboretum expands towards the north-west of the island. Spring marks the beginning of the "Blumenjahr" (eng. Flower Year) with an exhibition of orchids. From March to May you can see several types of flowers in full bloom, like Tulips, Daffodils, Primroses, Forget-Me-Nots and Hyacinths. To show the full beauty of all these flowers the so-called „Frühlingsallee“ (eng. Spring Alley) was opened, which is a path across the island surrounded by beds of these plants. From May to June over 200 kinds of Rhododendrons and Azaleas are in full bloom. To the west of the "Comturey-Keller" you can find an Italian rose garden commissioned by Friedrich I.. This rose garden is strictly geometric and consists of pergolas, sculptures and fountains. In genereal over 1200 kinds of roses can be found on the island. „Frühlingsallee“ leads to „Mediterran-Terrassen“ (eng. Mediteranean Terace) where exotic plants such as palm families, agaves, cacti and bougainvillea are presented in pails during summer. Lake Constance and its surroundings as well as the Alps can be seen in a panoramic view from here. In July the blossoms of brugmansia and hibiscus are blooming on Mainau Island and in August the blossoms of passion flowers bloom. On the southern end you can find “Südgarten” (eng. South Garden) where in autumn fields of dahlia with approximately 20,000 dahlia bushes and 250 varieties gleam from September until October. Spring and summer flowers such as different kinds of fuchsia are growing on the affiliated shore garden to the eastern side of “Südgarten”. The “Bodenseerelief” (eng. Relief of Lake Constance) is a very popular photo motive. It is a relief with the picture of a flower which is changed by season. A small harbor with a landing place is situated to the northern side of Mainau Island. Excursion boats lay in here and another entrance to “Frühlingsallee” can be found here.

Schmetterlingshaus

The "Schmetterlingshaus" (eng. butterfly house) on Mainau Island is open all year round. With roughly 1,000 square meters it is the second biggest of its kind in Germany. The temperatures are around 26 degrees Celsius and with a humitidy of 80 to 90 percent visitors can walk through a tropical surrounding with swooshing waterfalls and exotic plants and flowers. Depending on the season, roughly 700 to 1,000 colorful butterflies of 80 different kinds, mainly of southern American origin, are flying among visitors in the tropical landscape. Approximately one third of these butterflies reproduce in a natural way. But the amount of progeny is extremely varying. Therefore, every week the butterfly house gets 400 butterfly cocoons delivered from Costa Rican, English and Dutch breeders. A budget of approximately 20,000 Euros is provided each year for new butterfly caterpillars. The gardens surrounding the butterfly house serve as habitat for the native species. Affiliated to the butterfly house is a scent garden with more than 150 species of scented plants.

Wasserelt

A playground called Wasserwelt (eng. water world) was especially build for kids and it expands over an area of 1,100 square meters. Wasserwelt is a pool which is 60 centimetres deep and bordered by 130 tonnes of boulders. The pool is filled with 170 cubic metres of water and has an island at its centre. The children can float around or cross the lake with rafts or a wooden ferry. The lake is surrounded by little wooden houses which serve as climbing scaffolds and as a reminder of the pile dwellings. The houses are connected through suspension bridges and studs. In addition, there are water channels and mud tables. Matthias Wagner and Markus Zeiler, the two designers of Mainau, prepared for the case of a child having dived to deeply into the water world: They placed a tumbler inside a kiosk at the playground, so that parents can easily dry wet clothing. The playground, like all other playgrounds, is inspected and approved by TÜV SÜD on a regular basis.

Other things to be found

Besides the gardens, a peacock enclosure, a petting zoo with goats and ponies, and some gastronomy services can be found on Mainau Island.

Buildings

Deutschordenschloss

The “Deutschordenschloss“ was built upon the stables of the old Mainau Island's castle, which had been destroyed in the 18th century. It was built after the drafts and under the construction management of Giovanni Gaspare Bagnato. The construction started in 1739 and took 7 years. The three-winged baroque palace was built around the main courtyard with a terraced garden at its side. At the central risalit of the western part is a big crest of the grand master Clemens August of Bavaria, the provincial commander Philipp von Froberg, and of the Mainaukomptur Friedrich of Baden. The crest of the “Deutschorden” (Teutonic Order) was affixed to the east wing (seaside) . The castle still serves as the residence of the comital family. Depending on whether the comital family is present or not, the comital flag is hoisted on the castle’s roof. The private rooms are in the northern wing in the non-accessible part of the castle, which is on the lefthand side of the castle‘s courtyard. The centerpiece is the former audience hall. The so-called “Weißer Saal” (eng. white hall) is kept in the colors white and gold and has since its construction in 1883 not been changed. It is only open to the public for special events or concerts. The central section of the castle is used for temporary exhibitions. In the southern wing is a Café with a patio right under the tall palm trees of the castle‘s patio. Although the building licence for the palm house, a building made up of complex glass structure, originally only covered the few months of winter, it now protects its trees all year round. More than 20 different kinds of palm grow here, including a Canarian date-tree (Phoenix canariensis), planted in 1888, which is more than 15 meters high.

Schlosskirche

Many call the newly constructed palace chapel the debut work of Bagnatos' countless church buildings. Its construction on the southeast end of the island lasted from 1732 to 1739. The rectangular aisleless church is 20 meters long and 9,5 meters wide and has a hemispheric chancel. While raised rectangular panels are organised around the outer front, the lateral walls are decorated with arched windows. A gable is situated above the western wall, just below the tower buildup with a curved roof. The inside of the chapel is divided into two parts: a rectangular aisle containing the semicircular choir and the organ loft right across from the altar. Not just several altars but also a pulpit and multiple sculptures by Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (1696 - 1770) can be found here. In 1737/1738 Franz Joseph Spiegler (1691 - 1757) added an additional high altar painting as well as ceiling frescoes, now framed by Francesco Pozzi's (1704 - 1789) long garnish stucco. Johann Baptist Babel (1716 - 1799) later added a Black Madonna to the picture. Both side altars display very dynamic angel figures. The left is crowned with a figurine of the martyr Sebastian and the right altar shows St. Nepomuk. The altarpiece of the high altar depicts Maria with child, the holy family and John the Baptist. The ceiling fresco also portrays the life of Mary. The original organ, manufactured by master craftsman Johann Michael Bieher (1687/88 to 1763) from Constance and decorated by Feuchtmayer, was sold and around 1860 and replaced by a new organ in late classicistic style. Bagnatos' grave is situated in the crypt. The castle church is known to be the point of beginning of the oberswabian high baroque und is used as a wedding chapel.

The so called “Gärtnertum” is situated on the western side, opposite the baroque castle- and churchensemble. The walls, that used to be part of the medieval fortifications, contrast the festive frontage of the castle. In earlier days, a vault for stockpiling and as a wine press house had been constructed deep inside the rocks. The 2013/2014 reconstructed and expanded restaurant Comturey offers dining with a view across the lake.

History

Pre-& Early History

In 1862, signs of an earlier population were discovered along the south banks of Mainau and soon exploited by domain administrator Walter: among the items were wedges, a potsherd, flint splinters, an axe and a muller. The pile dwelling settlement made up of six houses was uncovered in the 1930s and dated back to the Neolithic Age ( 3.000 b.c.). Lake-dwelling settlements of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age were located along the northern shore and the southwestern island along the shallow water zone.

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Translation of „Insel Mainau“: „island of Mainau“ or „Mainau Island“) (the official website uses „Mainau Island“)

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