The eldest parts of Schloss Fürstenau in Steinbach, part of Michelstadt im Odenwald, were built in the 14th century. It is still used residentially which is why the court yard is only open for a few hours each day. The newest part is the “new palais” on the left. The renovated white, grey and gold façade is quite the opposite of the more mellow, medieval parts.
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A great contrast. Not so obvious in your first shot, but that white is quite startling when looking face on.
That aside, though, I love the “old palais”
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I had hardly any time to take photos. The people living in the new palais open their court yard only a short time each day to the public and we had less than 10 minutes to rush in, click, and rush out (they might have been gracious, I never saw anybody, but we didn’t want to intrude). I plan to go back.
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The new wing still has classic present in spite of being new. Beautiful houses.
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New is relative. It’s been renovated but this wing is from the early 19th century (1808-1814).
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…presence…
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At least the old and the “new” go together well, at least in my opinion. When we lived in Cleveland, the wonderful art museum was expanded but the new section was distinctly modern compared to the original. I didn’t care for it, although the extra space was wonderfully done and made the museum even better.
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Well, this castle grew from the 14th century and the newest section was added in 1816. At least one building per century ;-D
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Interesting place….
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