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Founded: 1588-1613Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Germany
Historical period: Reformation & Wars of Religion (Germany)
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Hämelschenburg Castle with its art collections, gardens, farm buildings, mill, church and castle, it is considered one of the most beautiful Renaissance complexes in Germany.
The moated castle was built in 1588-1613 as part of the manor by Jürgen von Klecke and his wife Anna von Holle. The fully preserved and inhabited Renaissance complex is still owned by the von Klencke family today.
The historic rooms of the castle, which are furnished with valuable furniture, paintings and tiled stoves as well as porcelain, glass and weapons collections, can be visited during a guided tour. Learn more about the exciting 550-year history of a noble Guelph family and the architectural features of the Weser Renaissance.
The café in the visitor center with coffee garden invites guests to linger. Enjoy the special atmosphere of the Renaissance castle over coffee and cake or take an idyllic stroll through the Minnengarten to the soap boiler in the garden house or the historic watermill with painter's studio. On the mill island, you will also find the Rischmade wooden toy workshop and a hydroelectric power plant.
The Charlottensaal of the castle, which is decorated with baroque paintings and furniture, can be hired for civil weddings. The adjacent Renaissance buildings on the estate are available for family and company celebrations of all kinds.
References:Duino Castle was built by the Wallsee family in 1389 on the cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Trieste. It replaced an older castle from the 11th century. Over time, the Wallsee family disappeared and the castle, after having been used as a prison, became the residence of the Luogar and Hofer.
At the end of the 19th century it became the property of Prince Alexander von Thurn und Taxis from the Czech branch of the House of Thurn and Taxis. It remains with the family to this day with his great-grandson Prince Carlo Alessandro della Torre e Tasso, Duke of Castel Duino the current owner. The castle has been opened to the public as a museum and park.