Waldsassener Kasten

Between 1739 and 1742, the Waldsassener Kasten was constructed under the direction of master builder Johann Jacob Philipp Muttone, commissioned by the Waldsassen Monastery. Initially, the building was used for the administration and storage of in-kind contributions from the monastery's extensive estates surrounding Weiden. Following secularization in 1803, the property became owned by the state forestry office. Over time, it housed various institutions, including a district and regional court, as well as a vocational high school. After extensive renovation from 1986 to 1989, the International Ceramics Museum moved into the historic premises in April 1990.

The building is situated in the city of Weiden in der Oberpfalz, a region in Bavaria, Germany.

Today, the Waldsassener Kasten houses the International Ceramics Museum and the regional library. The structure is characterized by its trapezoidal footprint, with the northern corners adapted to the course of the former city wall. A striking Baroque entrance gate serves as the access to the museum. Arcades are found in the inner courtyard, and a small Baroque garden with roses is laid out in front of the building.

• Rothenstädter Schloss (Castle, approx. 5745 m away)
• Altes Schloss Neustadt (Castle, approx. 5854 m away)
• Neues Schloss Neustadt (Castle, approx. 5890 m away)
• Schloss Rupprechtsreuth (Castle, approx. 7551 m away)