Neidstein Castle is a 16th century castle, it was built in 1513 as the residence of the von Brand family. According to finds and documentation, the original castle complex came from around 1050. In the course of the “Bavarian War”, the castle was burned down in the early 16th century. Below the castle, the "New Neidstein Castle" was built in 1513 on a rock terrace. The castle was owned by Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage from 2006 to 2009, it is currently privately owned and unfortunately cannot be visited.

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