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Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Frankenstein Castle

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Darmstadt District

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Mühltal

Frankenstein Castle

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Frankenstein Castle

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Location: Mühltal, Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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3. Chapel in Frankenstein Castle – Burg Frankenstein loop from Kirchtannensiedlung

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Sebastian Kowalke

December 21, 2017

The residence of the Frankenstein noble family has a history of more than 900 years. Until the late 16th century, the Frankensteins were a respected and wealthy princely family, as you can still tell by the size of the castle today. With the strengthening of the Kurhessichen princes, however, they lost influence and sold their castle in 1662 to the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt. Since this was only interested in the lands, he degenerated the very well-kept castle. The castle was used again and again as a quarry for newly emerging buildings and only in the 19th century, the plant was partially repaired. Grand Duke Ludwig III. let the castle rebuild in the style of the castle romanticism. The present appearance dates from this time and reminds only in parts of the original form of the castle. The mighty ramparts and towers still give a nice picture of medieval castles, and after a visit the castle's own restaurant attracts.

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Martina

June 22, 2020

Every year on Halloween there is a huge scary spectacle.

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Stefan K.

December 25, 2016

For scary fans, the Halloween festival is a must.
Nearby are the magnet stones. Hold on to your compass, because he's really crazy here. Just try ......

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Mühltal, Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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Frankenstein Castle

1. Burg Frankenstein – Chapel in Frankenstein Castle loop from Eberstadt

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