Friedberger Schloss

Friedberg, Germany, Germany

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Friedberger Schloss, also known as Wittelsbacher Schloss, in Friedberg, Bavaria, Germany, originated as a high medieval fortress built around 1257 by Duke Ludwig II the Strict of Wittelsbach to protect a Bavarian customs post near the Free Imperial City of Augsburg.

Destroyed by fire in 1541, it was rebuilt by 1559 as a Renaissance hunting and pleasure palace under architects like Jörg Stern, later serving as widow's seat for Duchess Christina of Lorraine who made it a brief courtly hub until 1575.

Extensively renovated for 23 million euros and completed in 2018, the well-preserved four-wing complex now functions as a cultural center with the local history museum, event spaces, and private rental options.