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Founded: c. 1050Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)
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Neuburg castle towers majestically over the Inn, having been built in 1050. It has had its current outer appearance since being rebuilt after its destruction in 1310. The Passau court painter gave it the character of a royal renaissance castle. Then, Georg Graf Ludwig von Sinsendorf had it turned into a baroque castle.
After been damaged by fire in 1810, the castle complex was used as a brewery and malthouse. Neuburg castle and the court taverns belonging to it were elaborately refurbished and extensive portions can be seen in its old splendour.
Besides the Rural District Museum (“Landkreisgalerie”) of the rural district of Passau and the district hall for conferences, today, Neuburg contains rooms for the Passau University, a hotel and the court tavern.
The circular trail leading to the viewpoint at the south dungeon shows an amazing view into the valley around the Inn.
References:The Château de Chantilly comprises two attached buildings: the Petit Château built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Château, which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. Owned by the Institut de France, the château houses the Musée Condé. It is one of the finest art galleries in France and is open to the public.
The estate"s connection with the Montmorency family began in 1484. The first mansion (now replaced by the Grand Château) was built in 1528–1531 for the Constable Anne de Montmorency by Pierre Chambiges. The Petit Château was also built for him, around 1560, probably by Jean Bullant. In 1632, after the death of Henri II, it passed to the Grand Condé who inherited it through his mother, Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency.
Several interesting pieces of history are associated with the château during the 17th century.