Contrary to the front castle here the rear castle. The tower has become a kind of landmark, since the tower prepared as an Advent candle has gained national fame.

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Hinterburg Schlitz with the largest candle in Germany

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Hinterburg, first mentioned in 1493, 1561-1565 rebuilt main building Renaissance
Rear tower (keep) 14th century

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Location: Schlitz, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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