Schloss Pürkelgut, Baroque château in eastern Regensburg, Germany
Schloss Pürkelgut is a Baroque château on the eastern side of Regensburg with mansard roofs and corner towers characteristic of the period. The building features a curved central projection that exemplifies architectural style from the early 18th century.
The castle was built in 1728 on land that previously held a medieval farm supplying provisions to Bavarian rulers centuries before. A prosperous merchant named Johann Jakob Pürkel commissioned its construction as a grand residence for his family.
The name comes from Johann Jakob Pürkel, the merchant who originally built it for his family's residence. Over the centuries, aristocratic families gathered here for social celebrations and local gatherings that reflected their status in the city.
The château is currently undergoing extensive renovation work and is closed to visitors, with scaffolding expected around the structure until 2025. Its eastern location makes it easy to view from the outside while exploring the surrounding neighborhood on foot.
Napoleon sought shelter here in 1809 after a military defeat, staying briefly before moving to a nearby monastery for the night. This brief visit by one of Europe's most powerful figures left a lasting mark on the building's story.
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