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Schloss Schieritz, Diera-Zehren

Schloss Schieritz

Schieritz Castle

Diera-Zehren

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Diera-Zehren

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Schloss Schieritz stands in Diera-Zehren (Landkreis Meißen), in Saxony, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Schieritz stands in the Ketzerbach valley, in the municipality of Diera-Zehren in Saxony. This Renaissance-style castle is recognisable by its steep hipped roof with gabled dormers and by its tower, which rises more than 42 metres. Parts of the building date back to the 16th century, including a cut sandstone tower portal and an arched doorway bearing the coat of arms of the von Schleinitz and Sundthausen families along with the date 1556.

What to know

  • No verified information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available for this listing.
  • The castle sits in the Ketzerbach valley, near the village of Zehren, a few kilometres from Meißen.
  • The tower underwent several restorations during the 20th century, and its rooftop lantern was finally removed in 1993 after storm damage.
  • An old mill, the Schlossmühle, stands nearby and once operated using the water power of the Ketzerbach.

Where this château is

Diera-Zehren · Landkreis Meißen · Sachsen

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Address

Am Ketzerbach 21, 01665 Diera-Zehren-Schieritz

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Heritage status
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Frequently asked

Where is Schloss Schieritz located?
It stands in Diera-Zehren, in the Landkreis Meißen in Saxony, within the Ketzerbach valley.
How old is Schloss Schieritz?
The oldest surviving parts date from the mid-16th century, around 1555-1556.
How tall is the castle's tower?
The tower is 42.6 metres high and has been rebuilt several times, notably in 1882 and 1919.
Can Schloss Schieritz be visited?
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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Meißen