Hirschhorn Castle

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Description

Hirschhorn Castle was built around 1250-1260 on land given as a fief by Lorsch Abbey, which since 1232 was in the possession of the Archbishop of Mainz. In the castle, which is fortified by walls and towers, a keep, a great hall, stables and several gates and outbuildings can still be seen.

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Address
Klostergasse 26, Hirschhorn, Germany

Established
1250-1260

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