Schloss Geisa
Geisa Castle
Geisa
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Schloss Geisa stands in Geisa (Wartburgkreis), in Thuringia, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Schloss Geisa stands in the town of Geisa, in the Rhön region of Thuringia, next to the local courthouse. Built in the early 18th century on the foundations of an earlier structure, it served as a hunting lodge and summer residence for the prince-abbots of Fulda. The builder's coat of arms is displayed above both portals, and a terraced garden extends to the east, partly enclosed by the old town wall, which still holds a small tower known as the Diebestürmchen.
What to know
- The building today houses spaces used for events, including the offices of the Point-Alpha-Stiftung on the upper floor.
- The ground floor is used for family celebrations and meetings, in a princely-style setting.
- The terraced garden and the section of wall with the Diebestürmchen tower lie to the east of the building.
- No opening hours or admission fees are available in the current data.
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Where this château is
Geisa · Wartburgkreis · Thüringen
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Address
Schloßpl. 4, 36419 Geisa
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Who commissioned Schloss Geisa?
- Prince-abbot Adalbert von Schleifras had it built between 1700 and 1714 on the foundations of an earlier building.
- Who designed Schloss Geisa?
- It was designed by the Fulda master builder Johann Dientzenhofer.
- What was Schloss Geisa originally used for?
- It served as a hunting lodge and summer residence for the prince-abbots and prince-bishops of Fulda.
- Can Schloss Geisa be visited today?
- The building now houses institutions and event spaces, but no tourist visiting information is available.
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