The rococo Schloss Philippsfreude was located in Wittlich, in Rhineland-Palatinate of Germany. The Prince-Electors of Trier used it as a summer home and hunting lodge. In 1794, French revolutionary troops destroyed it. There is nothing left today. In 1402, Prince Elector and Archbishop of Trier Werner von Falkenstein built Burg Ottenstein, a castle in Wittlich. Up until the 18th century, the castle underwent numerous renovations and changes. The castle served as a hunting lodge for the prince-el ... (Read More)