Commandery


The Commandery of the Teutonic Knights, the grey building with stone reliefs across the square to the southeast of the castle, was originally built in the mid-17th century. It's now the regional courthouse.


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Parts of this large manor-like building date from the mid-12th century, but much of it has been restored and renewed. It now houses administrative offices.

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