Appelhof, Cultural heritage monument in Allersberg, Germany
Appelhof is a two-story plastered castle about two kilometers southwest of Allersberg, featuring hipped roofs and central projections topped by triangular gables. Its facade displays late Rococo ornaments, and the grounds include a historic garden on the east side and a former sheep stable structure.
The first written mention dates to 1457 when the property belonged to Bavarian Duke Ludwig before passing to various Nuremberg patrician families over time. The building took its current form around 1760 when manufacturer Jacob Gilardi built it as a summer residence.
The estate served for generations as a summer residence for wealthy Nuremberg families and continues to shape the village character today. Its buildings and grounds show how prosperous city merchants sought retreat and displayed their status through architecture.
The castle sits in the flat countryside around Allersberg and is easy to reach from the village's main roads. It works well for walks or day trips, with the outside areas of the property accessible at most times.
Part of the original sheep stable was later converted into a forester's house for the Faber-Castell company, known throughout the region for pencil production. This connection to local industrial history shows how the buildings have served different purposes across the centuries.
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