Schloss Aystetten, Architectural heritage monument in Aystetten, Germany
Schloss Aystetten is a manor house in Aystetten, Bavaria, rising on a hilltop and overlooking the surrounding landscape. The three-story building features a gabled roof structure with multiple axes and dominates the local countryside.
The castle was first documented in 1428 as a bishop's holding granted to the Langenmantel von Radau family. Between 1693 and 1718 it underwent major reconstruction that gave it the form seen today.
The interior displays ornate stucco ceilings from the reconstruction years, showing architectural styles that blend elements from different periods.
The castle serves as a venue for civil wedding ceremonies and remains a private residence with restricted public access. Check ahead before visiting to understand what parts of the grounds may be viewable.
In 1729 Christian von Münch doubled the size of the original fortified structure and added farm buildings and gardens to the estate. This expansion transformed a defensive stronghold into an agricultural center serving the surrounding lands.
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