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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Saxon SwitzerlandRathenView of Altrathen Castle
DiscoverPlaces to seeCastlesGermanySaxony
Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Saxon SwitzerlandRathenView of Altrathen Castle
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View of Altrathen Castle
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August 4, 2022
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In contrast to the neighboring Neurathen rock castle, little is known about the history of this complex. It was probably built together with it in the 11th century. The castle was first mentioned in documents in 1289. In 1469, Altrathen was demolished together with Neurathen.
In 1888, the industrialist Eduard Seifert bought the remains of the castle and rebuilt the complex in the neo-Gothic style by 1893. Only the cellars and parts of the keep's spiral staircase remained of the medieval castle.
In 1888, the industrialist Eduard Seifert bought the remains of the castle and rebuilt the complex in the neo-Gothic style by 1893. Only the cellars and parts of the keep's spiral staircase remained of the medieval castle.
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September 21, 2023
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Nestled in the impressive panorama of the spa town of Rathen, the historic Altrathen Castle rises, its secrets shrouded in the mists of time. Unlike its famous neighbour, the rock …
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