15 Magdelene's castle / Provisions storehouse

Constructed in the years 1621-1622 as a Renaissance stately home; served as accommodation for the court and as a storehouse for provisions; Barrel cellar: between 1725 and 1818 this was home to the giant wine barrel commissioned by August the Strong which held 238,000 litres; it was converted between 1818 and 1819 to a bomb-proof provisions storehouse.