Schloss Dietach, Renaissance castle in Schleißheim, Austria
Schloss Dietach is a Renaissance castle in Schleißheim featuring an irregular octagonal floor plan with multiple extensions. The three-story structure is crowned by a distinctive turret topped with a steep double-pitched roof.
The castle was first documented in 1170 by Rudolf von Dudich and started as a simple residential tower. Major renovations in the 16th century transformed it into the more complex structure that stands today.
The chapel inside contains a Rococo altar and memorial shields from the Grienthaler family. These furnishings show how important faith and family memory were to those living here.
The castle sits in a park setting with fish ponds nearby and is privately owned. Visitors should check access conditions ahead of time as visiting opportunities may be limited.
Inside the castle is the Gisela chest, connected to an old local tale. According to the story, a bride accidentally suffocated inside it while playing hide and seek.
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