Herrstein Castle

Herrstein, Germany

Herrstein Castle, on the north side of the town settlement, was built in the latter half of the 13th century by the Counts of Sponheim. The upper castle had originally four towers at the ringwall’s corners, three of which are preserved. The former castle chapel has been since the 15th century a parish church. On the site of the bailey so-called Schloss (palatial castle) built in 1742.

Evangelical parish church Schlosskirche is a single-naved building, partly Gothic, partly Baroque. A quire arch and east part of the south wall date possibly from the late 13th century.

References:

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Address

Schlossweg 8, Herrstein, Germany

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

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User Reviews

Pedda (2 years ago)

t. krw. (2 years ago)
beautiful vantage point over the roofs of the historic town center.

Detlef H. (2 years ago)
Great historical place, super maintained

Ralph Peacock (3 years ago)
beautiful view from this old castle

Reezerfy (4 years ago)
Beautiful castle and been chased by a cat ? Very nice residents

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