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Giebichenstein Castle
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November 1, 2023
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Built as a bishop's seat in the 12th century and destroyed by fire 400 years later, it is now the most beautiful ruin in the city.
Here was Halle's birth, it was ruled from here,
here "Ludwig the Springer" managed to escape from prison
by making a daring leap into the Saale.
The ruins served as inspiration for Romantic poets.
The old castle is full of history and stories.
You can discover it in a newly designed exhibition.
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•September 30, 2023
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Parts of the Halle Art Academy are located in the Lower Castle, where, among other things, the fine arts have …
•September 30, 2023
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When the clock was to be installed in the tower, the people of Kröllwitz were also asked whether they would contribute financially.
This was rejected by them. No money, so no dial on the Kröllwitz side of the Saale.
Thank God for the people of Kröllwitz, the church bell of St. Peter rings twice an hour.
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