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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Tharandt

Ruins of Tharandt Castle

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Tharandt

Ruins of Tharandt Castle

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Ruins of Tharandt Castle

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Location: Tharandt, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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"Sachsenmädel"

June 13, 2021

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The castle was built at the beginning of the 13th century at the behest of Margrave Dietrich von Meißen to protect himself against the neighboring burgraves of Dohna. Already in …

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Teufelchen New

October 3, 2021

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The medieval Tharandt Castle is located on a mountain spur high above Tharandt. It is only preserved in ruins and above all offers a wonderful view of the city of Tharandt.

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Enno

August 18, 2017

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The wildly romantic castle ruin with the beautiful mountain church is a very worthwhile destination if you are planning a trip to the equally interesting Forest Botanical Garden. However, you should bring some time!

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