Altes Brennhaus, Historical porcelain production building in Fürstenberg, Germany.
The Altes Brennhaus is an 18th-century production building with thick stone walls and multiple floors built specifically for porcelain manufacturing. The cellar still holds vaults and structural elements that once supported the large kilns.
The building was constructed around 1750 under Duke Karl I and housed some of the first porcelain kilns in the region. Over the following centuries, production declined but the structures survived.
This building reflects the region's long tradition of ceramic craftsmanship that shaped local identity for centuries. Visitors can sense from the walls and preserved spaces how central this manufactory was to the town's development.
The building stands within walking distance of Fürstenberg Castle and can be viewed from outside. Those wishing to explore the interior should check access conditions in advance, as it may require a guided tour.
Excavations between 2009 and 2012 uncovered intact kilns showing how early craftspeople integrated their ovens into the hillside. The underground location had inadvertently helped preserve these valuable remains from deterioration.
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