Rotes Schloss Heroldsberg, Renaissance castle in Heroldsberg, Germany
Rotes Schloss Heroldsberg is a Renaissance castle with three stories, built from sandstone blocks with decorative gables adorning its exterior. The building remains in family ownership and houses archives that date back to the 14th century.
The castle was rebuilt beginning in 1589 by Julius Geuder following its destruction in the Second Margrave War of 1552, receiving new structural elements. Later, baroque decorations were added to the interior during the early 18th century under Carl Benedikt Geuder.
The castle takes its name from the bright red window shutters that remain visible on the facade and give the building its distinctive look. These details shape how locals and visitors perceive the place and make it recognizable in the region.
The castle is privately owned and can only be viewed from outside, allowing visitors to examine the courtyard and facade up close. It makes sense to visit in the morning hours when fewer pedestrians are about and the light shows off the red shutters more effectively.
The noted artist Albrecht Dürer visited this location in 1510 and created his drawing 'Das Kirchdorf' here, which is now part of collections. This artistic connection shows that the castle was seen as a place of cultural importance during the Renaissance.
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