Reichenberg Castle, Reichenberg, Germany

Reichenberg castle was built in 1230-1231 by the Margrave Hermann V of Baden. In the 19th century it was the seat of the forestry office in the country Württemberg until in 1888 it was given to the Samaritan Foundation, who ran a social services to care for people with disabilities there.

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Monika Krzyminska (2 years ago)
Classicist building located on the Castle Square in Liberec, whose current appearance dates from the 18th century. The garden is not available.

Petr Pruner (5 years ago)
The place is close. No entrance is possible.

Vali Galeru (5 years ago)
Nice !

Misha Qwerty (5 years ago)
Super

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