Schloss Heiligenstedten, Manor castle in Heiligenstedten, Germany.
Schloss Heiligenstedten is a manor castle in Heiligenstedten with a three-story main building combining neogothic style elements over baroque foundations. Its symmetrical front elevation displays how these architectural styles merge into one unified structure.
Otto von Blome commissioned the castle around 1769 after a severe storm destroyed much of the previous manor house in 1756. The new building rose from the ruins of the earlier estate and has remained a village landmark ever since.
The castle displays the shift from baroque to neogothic architecture in its walls, showing how tastes changed among local nobility over time. Visitors walking around the building can see these different building styles layered together.
The castle sits on Castle Street and is privately owned, so visits require the owner's permission beforehand. You should reach out to the property holders in advance to arrange any visit.
At the end of Castle Street stands an obelisk from 1796 topped with a dog sculpture honoring Wulf Blome. This unusual way to remember the brother of Otto Blome I tells something about how families valued loyalty and connection in that era.
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