Dauchstein Castle Ruins

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Dauchstein castle was built in 1030 as a toll station for the Hohenstaufen family. As the castle was no longer used after the construction of the new residential castle, it was left to decay. Today the tower exists, other buildings are in ruins.

Castles in the Neckar ValleyMiscellaneous historic sites in GermanyAll sites in BinauSalian Dynasty

Address
B37, Binau, Germany

Established
1030

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