Schloss Broock, Heritage castle in Alt Tellin, Germany.
Schloss Broock is a castle complex in Alt Tellin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, featuring a manor house, horse stables, a riding hall, and an English landscape garden designed after plans by Peter Joseph Lenné. The buildings occupy an extensive grounds that once served as a major equestrian center.
The castle was built between 1770 and 1777 for Major General Christian Bogislaw von Linden and underwent architectural transformation starting in 1841 under architect Friedrich August Stüler, who added castle-gothic styling. This renovation gave the manor house its distinctive look.
During the 19th century, this estate served as a gathering place where local nobility organized lavish balls and hunting parties. These events shaped the social life of the region and made the property a center of aristocratic influence.
Visitors can access a village shop that recently opened at the property, offering regional products, a cafe-bistro, and a beer garden for refreshment. These facilities make it easy to spend time outdoors and rest while exploring the grounds.
Until 1945, the property operated as the largest private horse breeding farm in Vorpommern, reflecting the critical role horses held in the region's aristocratic society. This equestrian heritage remains visible today in the stable buildings and riding facilities.
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