Feuerstein Castle, Catholic castle in Ebermannstadt, Germany
Feuerstein is a modern castle situated on a hill with white exterior walls, multiple wings, and accommodation buildings arranged around the grounds. The complex includes conference facilities and sports amenities integrated throughout its layout.
The structure was built in 1941 by architect Oskar Vierling and initially functioned as a research facility for wireless communication technology. After World War Two, it was repurposed into a Catholic youth and retreat center.
The Church of Transfiguration shapes the spiritual life of the castle with its three stacked levels serving different religious purposes. Visitors experience how the space accommodates varying liturgical needs in one structure.
The grounds are accessible on foot and information is available at the entrance areas, though the hillside location requires some walking. Suitable footwear is recommended for exploring both the exterior and the interior church spaces.
The original steel-lined safe room with its thick security door was later converted into a wine cellar, showing how the building's industrial past was creatively reused. This repurposing preserves a piece of the structure's earlier function.
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