Because of its unusual appearance and deformed beams, this half-timbered house on Schlossgasse is called the “Witch House”. It dates back to the 16th century and is also called the "House of Lies", "Temple of Idols" or "House of Rabbits".

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August 27, 2025

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“Lies that make the beams bend.” According to legend, the saying goes back to the crooked house in Colditz at Schlossgasse 4.

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November 26, 2023

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It is located between the castle and the church.

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Location: Colditz, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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