Castle of Wolkenburg, Medieval fortress in Limbach-Oberfrohna, Germany.
Castle of Wolkenburg is a Renaissance fortress in Limbach-Oberfrohna situated on a steep rocky outcrop with lavishly appointed interior spaces. The main banquet hall showcases ornate stucco work and portrait medallions on its walls, while the two-story library in the upper floors reflects Venetian palazzo architecture in its design.
The von Einsiedel family acquired the medieval fortress and transformed it into a grand Renaissance residence starting in 1635. They retained ownership for several centuries before the structure eventually transitioned into a public museum where visitors can explore its rooms and collections today.
The two-story library in the attic mirrors Venetian palazzo design, containing collections that demonstrate the refined tastes of German aristocratic families.
The castle is accessible by stairs from the surrounding park grounds and features both permanent and rotating special exhibitions. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the terrain is uneven in places and some pathways are steep.
The castle's owner founded an iron foundry in Lauchhammer and developed innovative techniques for casting iron sculptures. Several of these cast pieces ornament the grounds today and showcase manufacturing methods from that era.
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