Leonberg Castle

Leonberg, Germany

Schloss Leonberg was founded in 1248 by count Ulrich I of Württemberg. The original castle was modified between 1560 and 1565 by the master builder Aberlin Tretsch by order of the duke Christoph. The widow of Frederick I of Württemberg, Duchess Sibylla (1564-1614), used the castle from 1609 as a widow's residence. Later, the castle was still repeatedly used as a residence. The castle today is a tax office.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Im Biegel 11, Leonberg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1248
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Mar Ia (2 years ago)
Very nice for a little walk

Bernd Winterfeld (3 years ago)
The castle is great, especially the most beautiful Po Leonbergs for the higher employee Leonbergs model should have been.

Explorer 195 (3 years ago)
The castle is one of the landmarks of the city. It lies on the edge of the old town and invites you with its adjoining Pomeranzengarten to stroll and linger. Unfortunately, you can not visit the castle itself, since today the district court and the tax office of Leonberg are located there. So if you once explored the beautiful old town of Leonberg, should definitely stop by the castle!

Cim Cim (3 years ago)
Schlecht

David Stabler (4 years ago)
Wenn man eh schon in der Altstadt ist kann man mal im Garten vorbeischauen.

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