The twin towers of the keep of Greifenstein Castle were built in 1381 on the old castle wall by Ruprecht Count of Nassau-Sonnenberg and Johann Count of Solms-Burgsolms.
The ringing of three bells comes from the tower with a pointed roof. The Nassau tower with a round roof has no bells.

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Location: Greifenstein, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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