Paßklausenturm

Tannenberg, Germany

The 14m high Paßklausenturm is the surviving part of a moated castle in Tannenberg. It was probably built by Fredrik Barbarossa around 1162. The castle was destroyed in Hussite Wars.

Address

Rittergut 5, Tannenberg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Julian Beyer (2 years ago)
Beautiful historic building, but you can stay there for a maximum of 10 minutes

Ronny Beißer (4 years ago)

Thomas Reißmann (7 years ago)
Historical building

Klaus Selicke (7 years ago)
Nice old historical tower in the middle of town

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