Unteres Schloss, Renaissance castle in Greiz, Germany
Description
Unteres Schloss is a Neoclassical building that rises along the White Elster riverbank in Greiz. Inside, it contains a museum, textile workshop, tourist information services, and cultural facilities.
History
After a major city fire in 1802, Prince Heinrich XIII commissioned a rebuild of the castle in the new Neoclassical style. The work finished in 1809 and created an important center for the city.
Culture
The castle displays traditional weaving looms that show how textiles were made across generations. Walking through these spaces gives a direct sense of the craftsmanship that shaped this place for centuries.
Practical
The castle is centrally located in Greiz and easily reached on foot from the city center. Visitors can access multiple services on site and should plan several hours depending on their interests.
Did you know?
Visitors can participate in weaving work at the castle and experience firsthand how threads become cloth. This gives direct insight into why textile production mattered so much to the region for centuries.
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