Burg Schweinsberg, Medieval castle in Stadtallendorf, Germany.
The castle stands on a basalt hill at 215 meters above sea level, featuring a rectangular outer bailey protected by a round defensive tower.
Built around 1230 by Guntram of Marburg during Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia's time, the castle underwent major expansion in 1482 by master builder Hans Jakob von Ettlingen.
The residential section, known as Kemenate, constructed between 1459 and 1497, represents the evolution of German castle architecture from military to residential purposes.
The castle contains seven residential apartments, with sections of the outer fortifications maintained by the Schenck Foundation for preservation purposes.
After the Thirty Years War destruction, the castle's 1852 renovation incorporated neo-gothic elements, transforming it from a medieval fortress into a romantic period residence.
Location: Stadtallendorf
GPS coordinates: 50.76760,8.96140
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:43
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