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Zwernitz Castle

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Zwernitz Castle

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    October 18, 2017

    Zwernitz Castle, first mentioned in documents in 1156, is perched on a huge rock massif. At that time, the 32-meter high keep was used for the transmission of smoke signals to Plassenburg to Kulmbach. From the castle you have a magnificent view over the Franconian Switzerland. In the immediate vicinity of the castle Zwernitz is the rock garden Sanspareil with the Oriental building.

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      September 13, 2020

      Zwernitz Castle, which was probably built in the middle of the 12th century, experienced destruction and reconstruction in its eventful history. Its current appearance mainly dates from the 16th and 17th centuries. Very beautiful and well-preserved castle complex. Worth seeing.

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        The castle is located on a narrow dolomite cliff at an elevation of approximately 500 meters. It is open to visitors from April to October.
        Since 1745, the castle has been part of the Sanspareil Rock Garden, created by Wilhelmine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.

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          Elevation 500 m

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          Location: Wonsees, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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