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Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Gelnhausen

Imperial Palace Gelnhausen (Barbarossa Castle)

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Hesse

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Gelnhausen

Imperial Palace Gelnhausen (Barbarossa Castle)

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Imperial Palace Gelnhausen (Barbarossa Castle)

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    December 13, 2017

    The imperial palace Gelnhausen is also known under the name Barbarossaburg. It is the ruin of a moated castle, which can be visited.

    From March to October, it is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
    It is open from 10am to 4pm in November and December.

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      May 26, 2020

      Very well preserved ruins of the imperial palace of Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa. It's worth a visit! Tip: go to the associated museum beforehand.

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        August 22, 2020

        Emperor Barbarossa lived here, also called Rotbart, definitely worth a detour.

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          Location: Gelnhausen, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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