Schlösschen Kitzerstein, Duits nationaal monument in Duitsland
Schlösschen Kitzerstein is a historic building in Saalfeld built against the city wall on a steep slope. It features seven decorated gables, a round tower with a firing loop, and a pointed arch entrance, all dating from around 1500.
The building originally stood on medieval settlement lands belonging to different noble families. Over centuries it changed hands repeatedly, passing from nobility to citizens, until it became a music school in 1955.
The building has passed through many hands over centuries, each owner leaving their mark on its appearance and purpose. Now students and teachers of the music school use it daily, giving this old house a contemporary function in community life.
The building sits on a steep slope surrounded by a park that is open during the day for walking. Its position against the city wall offers views of the surrounding area and easy access to the nearby castle ruins.
An old tower from the city wall was incorporated into the building and still contains a firing loop from its defensive past. This detail reveals that the house originally served fortification purposes that evolved over time.
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