Hermitage Museum (Bayreuth)

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The Hermitage or Eremitage (in German) is a palace complex and garden in Bayreuth, Germany.

The museum was created from a historical park with fountains, constructed in 1715. Notable buildings include the Old Palace, a New Castle with sun temple, and other smaller buildings.

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