Nursing home
CastleMollis
Hof Castle (Mollis)
Hof Castle in Mollis, located in the canton of Glarus in Switzerland, was built in 1786-87. It is an example of the transitional style between late Baroque and early Classicism. It is characterized by an outwardly simple yet inwardly detailed and tasteful design.
History+
The creation of Hof Castle is linked to the Schindler family. Konrad Schindler, who had already completed Haltli Castle, received the commission from his younger brother Kaspar Schindler, a Glarus politician, to build this estate. Kaspar desired a house that was elegant and modern inside, but presented an unobtrusive and simple appearance externally. The same architect who had just completed a Baroque building created a new type of house here, demonstrating the transition from the fading Baroque to the emerging Classicism, later known as the Empire style. The estate, surrounded by grounds with ornamental and utility gardens, fountains, and outbuildings, remained in family ownership for over 180 years and underwent no significant alterations, thus preserving its original character.
On site+
Today, Hof Castle serves as a retirement home. It is an architectural testament to its period of origin.
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Location: 47.0896, 9.0753