Königsstuhl, Medieval election monument in Rhens, Germany
The Königsstuhl stands as an octagonal two-story stone structure overlooking the Rhine Valley, designed to represent a medieval throne for royal ceremonies.
From 1273 onwards, the site served as a meeting place for prince-electors to select German kings until its destruction in 1795 during Napoleonic wars.
The monument represents the electoral system of the Holy Roman Empire, where seven prince-electors gathered to determine the future German monarchs.
Located along the B9 road near Rhens, the monument remains open year-round without entrance fees, with parking spaces available directly across.
The current structure, rebuilt in 1842 under architect Johann Claudius von Lassaulx, incorporates elements from the original medieval design pattern.
Location: Rhens
GPS coordinates: 50.28230,7.61372
Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:36
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