Lahneck Castle - Lahnstein - Rhineland-Palatinate/ Germany
N 50° 18.397 E 007° 36.724
32U E 401166 N 5573643
Lahneck Castle, built around the year 1245.
Waymark Code: WMXPWF
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 02/10/2018
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"The late-Staufian castle of the Archbishops and prince-electors of Mainz was built around the year 1245 in order to protect the area of the Lahn mouth. The rectangular core castle is surrounded by four building wings and a shield wall with turrets. The pentagonal keep is 29 meters high, on the North side rises the great hall. The castle chapel is dedicated to Saint Ulrich.
In the Thirty Years’ War, Burg Lahneck fell victim to destructions by the Swedish armies and suffered more devastation from the French in 1689. The sight of the ruin inspired Goethe to compose his "Geistesgruß" (Ghost Greetings) in the year 1774.
Between 1852 and 1937, Burg Lahneck was re-erected in the English Gothic style and has been privately owned since 1850.
Numerous myths relate to the castle:
The Knights Templar used it as a retreat after their condemnation in the 12th century. The last twelve Templars fled to the castle, vowing that none of them would ever leave it alive – they are said to have been killed after a valiant fight.
Just as famous is the story of the Scottish damsel Idilia Dubb, who travelled the Rhine valley with her family in 1851 and is said to have met a tragic death by starvation in the tower.
opening hours:
1st April – 1st November, daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visits with guided tour in English language on request featuring antique furniture, weapons, armors, a doll house and much more"
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