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Helfenstein Town Palace

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Helfenstein Town Palace

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  • Location: Geislingen an der Steige, Göppingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    April 19, 2025

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    The once imposing stone building was constructed in the 14th century by the Counts of Helfenstein in the northeastern corner of the city wall.

    It was first documented in 1380. It originally consisted of two wings joined at right angles, the western of which was demolished early on.

    The city castle served as the seat of the Ulm bailiffs from 1396 to 1635, as the seat of the inspector (weighmaster) and tax collector from 1635 to 1810, and as the tax office from 1810 to 1995. Today, it houses the city's technical departments.

    Source: geislingen.de/de/gaeste/kultur/historischer-stadtrundgang/helfensteiner-stadtschloss
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    May 15, 2025

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    The memorial for the South Moravians is located at the Ostlandkreuz. Also at the Geislingen cemetery
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    July 14, 2025

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    The Helfensteiner city palace in the town of Geislingen. This old city palace stands behind the town hall.
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    Location: Geislingen an der Steige, Göppingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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