Schloss, Heritage castle in Döhlau, Germany
Schloss Döhlau is a castle complex in Döhlau that includes a main building with adjoining structures, a gatehouse, and auxiliary buildings arranged as an integrated group. The site consists of multiple connected sections built to form a unified fortified residential compound.
The complex developed over centuries and has long shaped the settlement pattern of the area. The structure underwent multiple phases of modification that reflect different periods of construction and adaptation.
The castle displays typical Franconian building styles that shape the region's visual character. Visitors can observe these traditional features while moving through the complex.
The site is located in a rural setting with direct road access from the nearby street. Visitors should expect uneven ground conditions due to the sloping terrain where the complex was built.
The complex is also documented as an archaeological site with evidence of human settlement beneath the current structures. Discoveries in the ground reveal earlier phases of land use at this location.
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