Schloss Molsdorf, Baroque castle in Molsdorf district, Erfurt, Germany
The Baroque palace features a grand facade with watchtowers, stone bridges, and eight hectares of gardens surrounding the main building structure.
The original water castle on this site transformed into its current Baroque form through renovations in 1616 and additional modifications during the 18th century.
The castle museum displays period furniture collections, detailed Baroque interiors, and contains a notable collection within its castle library.
The palace museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with entrance tickets priced at 6 euros per person.
The castle maintains an original erotica cabinet from the 18th century within its library, representing the interests of past aristocratic residents.
Location: Erfurt
Inception: 16 century
Address: Schloßplatz 6, 99094 Erfurt
GPS coordinates: 50.90070,10.96130
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:38
Thuringia contains a notable variety of historic sites, from medieval castles on wooded heights to baroque palaces in landscaped parks. The region preserves Romanesque monastic complexes such as Paulinzella, Renaissance residences including Wilhelmsburg in Schmalkalden, and significant collections like the Lindenau Museum in Altenburg. Beyond architectural landmarks, Thuringia offers geological features: the Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes are considered the most colorful show mine in the world, the Barbarossa Cave near Rottleben is one of Europe's largest anhydrite caves, and the Morassina healing caves in Schmiedefeld have served therapeutic purposes since the 19th century. Cultural institutions range from technical museums such as the Ziegenrück hydroelectric power museum to the Apolda bell foundry museum and botanical installations like the Japanese garden in Bad Langensalza. Historic transportation systems including the Oberweissbach mountain railway, which has covered a vertical rise of 1,060 feet (323 meters) since 1923, complement the offerings. Natural monuments such as the Dragon Gorge near Eisenach, a narrow ravine with rock walls reaching 33 feet (10 meters) in height, and viewpoints like Leuchtenburg above the Saale valley combine natural and cultural experiences.
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