Kirchberg Castle

Kirchberg an der Jagst, Germany

Kirchberg Castle was initially built around 1240. The first documented mention in 1265 refers to Raben von Kirchberg. The complex was expanded until 1400. Ludwig Kasimir von Hohenlohe bought the castle back in 1562. Under Kasimir and his sons, extensive changes took place: between 1590 and 1597, the medieval castle was transformed into a Renaissance palace. From this period date the hall building, erected on the site of the first castle, two cross buildings, and connecting passages, creating a four-wing complex with bastions facing the town.

Leopoldo Retti planned the conversion into a residence palace under Count and later Prince Karl August of Hohenlohe-Kirchberg, which took place from 1738 to 1745.

The building complex now includes a café, a hotel with conference rooms, and artist studios.

Address

Schloßstraße 16/3, Kirchberg an der Jagst, Germany

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Details

Founded: c. 1240
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Sauda Valentino (17 months ago)
Lovely place and warm guide

Massimiliano Longato (2 years ago)
Wonderful location pleasant stay... To visit again in the future

Evlyn Susan (2 years ago)
I live in schloss kirchberg. It is an amazing place. There is yoga classes in the morning, dance classes on the weekends, an excellent ayurveda facility, and a Bio hotel and cafe. It is summer here. The rooms here give a beautiful view and the ambience is quiet and peaceful. A good place to take break from the stressful life!!!.

Mogeb Alrahman (3 years ago)
One of the best hotels in the world, excellent and professional service, friendly staff, stunning views, Mr Hardy professional tour guide, excellent organization, organic and BiO and healthy food, I enjoyed the stay and would recommend my friends and followers to stay and enjoy

Jochen Kappel (3 years ago)
We had a stop there during our bike tour just to have a quick lunch in the restaurant. Great location and good good

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