After staying a night at the former Zell Manor, I came across this castle on my morning walk. It is generally known as Rothschild Castle (Rothschildschloss) since it was rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style by Albert Salomon Anselm von Rothschild.
Category: Castles
Lebenberg Castle in Tscherms
Lebenberg Castle (Castel Monteleone) is a 13th-century castle in Tscherms, a place in the region of Merano. During a guided tour, you experience a fully furnished castle with a Rococo-style hall of mirrors and a three-floor high chapel of the 14th century. [German]
Snežnik Castle in Kozarišče
Snežnik Castle (Grad Snežnik) was first mentioned in 1268. I was especially impressed by the complete interior furnishing of the late 19th century. So, this place gave me a good impression of the noble lifestyle in that period. [German]
Welfenschloss in Hanover
The Welfenschloss in Hanover was once intended to serve as a summer residence for King George V and his family. This use never occurred. Today, the building houses the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University. [German]
Deutschlandsberg Castle in Styria
If you are interested in the people of Celts, Deutschlandsberg Castle (Schloss Deutschlandsberg) in the Austrian state of Styria is worth a visit. It houses the Archeo Norico, a museum about Celtic history.
Castello di Fagagna
On our way from the Oasi dei Quadris Bird Park to the Cjase Cocel Museum, we stopped at the Castello di Fagagna. Almost nothing remained of the castle from the 10th century, but the view of the landscape invited us to linger. [German]
Villa Manin in Codroipo
On 17 October 1797, France and Austria signed the Treaty of Campo Formio in this villa. This event ended the War of the First Coalition. Today, the estate houses a collection of antique carriages and an armoury. In addition, the villa is a popular venue. [German]
Finstergrün Castle
Finstergrün Castle rises high over Ramingstein. This is a place in Lungau, a region in the Austrian state of Salzburg. The first mention of the castle was in the 12th century. Today, it houses a youth hostel. [German]
Rotenturn Manor in Slovenj Gradec
Rotenturn Manor (Dvorec Rotenturn) stands in the Slovenian city of Slovenj Gradec. It is one of the town’s most important venues for cultural events. [German]
Neuenburg Castle in Freyburg
Neuenburg Castle (Schloss Neuenburg), located in the wine-growing area of Saale-Unstrut, accommodates a wine museum. I took this photo while enjoying a boat trip on the Unstrut River.
Červená Lhota Castle
Červená Lhota Castle (Zámek Červená Lhota) in Pluhův Žďár in southern Bohemia is a Renaissance castle on a rock in the middle of an artificial pond. His former German name was Rothlhotta. [German]
Hohenzollern Castle
What a Lego®-like castle! But Hohenzollern Castle in Heiligendamm is more a guest residence than a castle. Grand Duke Paul Friedrich commissioned the building to accommodate his noble guests. [German]