Hof Trages, Baroque manor complex in Freigericht, Germany
Hof Trages is a Baroque manor with multiple auxiliary buildings, gardens, and woodland at the base of Altenmarkskopf mountain in Freigericht. The complex spreads across spacious grounds and now includes a golf course and restaurant alongside the residential areas.
The estate was originally founded in the 14th century but suffered destruction during the Thirty Years' War. It was reconstructed in the 18th century under Chancellor von Cranz, acquiring its current Baroque appearance.
Intellectuals and writers gathered here during the 19th century, including the Brothers Grimm and Clemens Brentano, who worked in the Brentano Room. The estate became known as a center for literary exchange and creative work.
The grounds are well connected by numerous hiking trails that link to the historic Birkenhainer Straße route. Visitors should plan adequate time to explore the outdoor areas, especially if interested in the surrounding woodland walks.
The Savigny family crypt, built in 1870, holds the remains of Friedrich Carl von Savigny, a legal scholar who shaped German jurisprudence profoundly. This burial monument reflects the importance of legal and philosophical thinkers to the estate's legacy.
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