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Landkreis Leipzig

Gnandstein Castle

Landkreis Leipzig

Gnandstein Castle

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Gnandstein Castle

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

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Tips

February 3, 2016

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

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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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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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Floodplain ponds on the Whyra – Gnandstein Castle loop from Kohren-Sahlis

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Elevation 200 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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

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