There are actually two types of castles. Buildings that were constructed for fortification and defense were called "burgs". These include the older wooden castles and some of the older stone castles. These were designed for military use and for their architecture. A burg was usually located high on a hill or mountain and was hard to reach. The main purpose was to avoid attack and have a distinct military advantage over enemies.
The "schloss" is also a type of castle. It can be a fortified home or dwelling place but the real emphasis of the schloss was the beauty of the castle and its grounds. These were large estates with many formal gardens and were awarded to nobles for prestige and as a sign of wealth. This would mean that the picture that we have was actually a home for Baron von Furstenau and it was a large estate awarded to him by a prince, duke, or other royal person.
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