Ehemaliges Johanniterschloß

Nördlingen, Germany, Germany

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The Ehemaliges Johanniterschloß, also known as Schloss Kleinerdlingen, is a former castle of the Knights Hospitaller (Johanniter Order) located in Kleinerdlingen, a district of Nördlingen, Bavaria.

The site served as a commandery of the order from the 13th century and was an important religious and administrative center for centuries. The present castle complex was largely rebuilt between 1610 and 1614 and later received Baroque modifications. Originally designed as a four-winged moated castle, three wings and parts of the surrounding walls still survive, including distinctive octagonal corner towers.

After the secularization of the Johanniter Order’s property in 1808, the castle passed through several private owners. Today, it remains privately owned and has been carefully restored, preserving its significance as one of the region’s most important historic manor and castle complexes.