Schloss Amerang, Medieval castle in Amerang, Germany
Schloss Amerang is a castle standing on a steep rocky hill south of Amerang village and shapes the region's landscape. The trapezoidal courtyard is framed by three stories of open arcade galleries that give the inner court an airy character.
The castle's first written mention comes from 1072, but its current form owes much to rebuilding in the 16th century. The Scaligeri family introduced Renaissance elements at that time that define the building today.
The arcaded courtyard shows Renaissance features that are rarely seen in this form north of the Alps. Visitors can experience in the arcade galleries how people once imagined open, bright architecture.
The castle operates today as a hotel with spacious rooms and free wireless internet throughout the building. Visitors should know that the grounds sit on a hill, so flat shoes are helpful for exploring the area.
The castle houses a breeding facility for Spanish horses that received recognition in 2015 as Germany's leading stud farm for Pura Raza Española horses. This unexpected combination of historic architecture and modern horse breeding makes the site distinctive.
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