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Gnandstein Castle

Gnandstein Castle

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Gnandstein Castle

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Location: Kohren-Sahlis, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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February 3, 2016

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The Gnandstein Castle is considered the oldest surviving Romanesque fortification in Saxony.

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Annette

February 4, 2016

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The museum in the castle is also definitely worth seeing, but this is currently on winter break and will only be open again after March 18th. It contains historically furnished …

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Sachsen Onkel

December 17, 2021

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The castle was built as a Romanesque complex at the beginning of the 13th century. The keep was built in the middle of the 13th century. The castle chapel was built around 1500. The interior was completely redesigned at the beginning of the 18th century. In the years 1994–2004 the castle was restored. Today it houses a museum. A recommended visit.

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Elevation 200 m

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Monday 3 August

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Kohren-Sahlis, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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