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Fuggerschloss Babenhausen, Babenhausen

Fuggerschloss Babenhausen

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Fuggerschloss Babenhausen stands in Babenhausen (Landkreis Unterallgäu), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Fuggerschloss Babenhausen stands on a plateau overlooking the old town below, laid out in the valley of the Günz river in Bavaria. Built from the 16th century onward for the Fugger family on the site of a medieval fortress, the building underwent successive alterations up to the early 20th century, reflected in rooms such as the ancestral hall and the library. A museum dedicated to the Fugger family now occupies part of the building, which remains in family ownership.

What to know

  • The castle is located in Babenhausen, in the Unterallgäu district, in Bavaria.
  • It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • A Fugger museum occupies part of the building, alongside the St Andrew's church integrated into the complex.
  • No verified information on opening hours, prices or access is given here, so checking ahead is advisable.

Where this château is

Babenhausen · Landkreis Unterallgäu · Bayern

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Address

Babenhausen, Landkreis Unterallgäu

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Who built the Fuggerschloss Babenhausen?
The current building was constructed from 1541 for Anton Fugger, on the site of a medieval stronghold previously held by the Rechberg and Rotenstein families.
Is the castle still owned by the Fugger family?
Yes, the estate remains in the hands of the Fugger family, who also run a museum there devoted to their history.
What can visitors see inside?
The Fugger museum includes rooms such as the ancestral hall and the library, redesigned in the early 20th century by Munich architect Ernst Haiger.
Is the castle a protected heritage site?
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

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