Schloss Kleinbardorf, Renaissance water castle in Kleinbardorf, Germany.
Schloss Kleinbardorf is a Renaissance water castle with three stories standing on a square terrace surrounded by water moats with retaining walls. A four-story stair tower with a curved dome dominates its silhouette.
The castle was built in 1589 by Heinrich von Bibra, replacing an earlier customs station that the von Bibra family had acquired in the 14th century. This transformation marked the family's rise to prominence in the region.
The castle displays contemporary art installations and features a sculpture garden along the Barget stream. This combination of historical architecture with modern artistic expression shapes how visitors experience the site today.
The castle is located near Sulzfeld and can be viewed from the outside at any time, with parking available nearby for visitors. Walking around the grounds and sculpture garden is the best way to discover all the architectural and artistic details.
The entrance portal displays a carved alliance coat of arms featuring Heinrich von Bibra and Veronika von Erthal, accompanied by eight ancestral crests. These carvings document the family's connections and standing during that era.
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