Burg Trausnitz (Trausnitz Castle)
Burg Trausnitz (Trausnitz Castle) was the residence and seat of government of the Dukes of Lower Bavaria from 1255 to 1503. Especially during the reign of the "Rich Dukes" in the 15th century, it underwent numerous alterations and extensions. The Fürstenbau and Neue Dürnitz were built, the ring walls were raised and extended and the distinctive defence towers were erected. Duke Wilhelm V spent his princely years at the castle from 1568 to 1579. It was then that the last comprehensive building measures were carried out, transforming the Trausnitz into a magnificent Renaissance castle. The Italianate annex, new decorations of the princely building as well as the arcades of the courtyard and extensive gardens were built. In 1961, a devastating fire destroyed large parts of the princely building, and the castle was subsequently extensively restored and reconstructed. Among the historic rooms, the Gothic castle chapel with figural decoration from the first half of the 13th century and winged altars from the 15th century, as well as the "Staircase of Fools" with frescoes designed by Friedrich Sustris (scenes from the Italian Commedia dell'arte) are particularly noteworthy.
Last edited on 13.12.2024
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