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Lower Franconia

Ruins of Botenlauben Castle

Lower Franconia

Ruins of Botenlauben Castle

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Ruins of Botenlauben Castle

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Location: Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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April 20, 2024

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Well-preserved remains of the Botenlauben castle ruins. From the tower you have a fabulous view of Bad Kissingen and the Rhön.

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March 25, 2018

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The Botenlauben ruin was built in the 12th century and was the residence of Count Otto von Botenlauben for 22 years.

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April 6, 2022

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From Wikipedia: The exact year the messenger arbor was created is unknown, but it is assumed that it was created around 1180. Possibly the Henneberg Burgrave Berthold I initiated its construction.[1] The first known documentary mention of the castle dates back to the year 1206, when its future resident Otto von Botenlauben was named "Otto de Bodenlouben" in a Würzburg document.

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Ruins of Botenlauben Castle – in the rose garden loop from Bad Kissingen

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Kissingen Graduation Tower – Ruins of Botenlauben Castle loop from Bad Kissingen

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Elevation 340 m

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Location: Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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