Geyso-Schloss, Renaissance castle in Mansbach, Germany
Geyso-Schloss is a stone castle with multiple stories and a half-timbered section standing on high ground above the town of Mansbach. The structure shows building phases from different periods and operates today as both a residence and a museum open to visitors.
Wilhelm von Mansbach built the castle between 1577 and 1578 to replace an earlier fortress destroyed by Abbot Bertho IV of Fulda in 1276. This reconstruction represented the family's return to power and solidified their position in the region.
The castle was long home to a powerful local family whose influence shaped the town's development over centuries. Visitors today can see in the museum spaces how residents lived and worked within its walls.
The main building remains privately owned and closed to visitors, but the museum section opens regularly for tours. It is best to check opening hours before your visit, as they may vary by season.
From 1935 to 1945 the Wehrmacht used the grounds as a training center for military horses, adding an unexpected chapter to the castle's story. This military period left physical traces that remain visible today to careful observers.
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