솔크비츠‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪13‬개의 동굴

Brandenstein Castle, also known as Brandenstein Castle, stands on a Zechstein reef in the Brandenstein district of the town of Ranis in the Saale-Orla district in Thuringia 🏰.

There has been a fortification on the castle hill since the 11th century. In 1084, Emperor Henry IV enfeoffed Wiprecht von Groitzsch, the later Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia, with the Castrum Ranis - the first documented mention. (Wikipedia)

The half-timbered castle was built in 1917 by Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Altenburg. It not only served as a hunting lodge, but is also said to have served as a pleasure palace for his numerous amorous adventures.

Duke Friedrich Wilhelm of Saxe-Altenburg built the present-day Old Palace between 1668 and 1670, which gradually developed into a hunting and summer residence. In addition to the high nobility of the time, the Russian Tsar Nicholas II and the German Emperor Wilhelm II also hunted here. The new hunting and residential palace was built between 1880 and 1885 by the Berlin architects Ernst von Ihne and Paul Stegmüller.

A beautiful 🏰, especially when it's so beautifully illuminated at 🌄 😍. Interior tours are only possible with prior registration through the Friends' Association.

We came across it quite by chance on our hike and only then did we realise who it actually belongs to. We also found the doors open during the week and were able to take a look inside. It's great that it is being preserved through private commitment.👌😎

In the end, it was very worth seeing and informative, and the museum staff were also super friendly.

Beautiful panoramic view in all directions. Guided tour possible. Gallery available.