Burg Posterstein, Medieval castle and history museum in Posterstein, Germany
Museum Burg Posterstein exhibits regional artifacts and collections across multiple floors within a stone fortress on elevated terrain in Thuringia.
The castle dates back several centuries and now houses exhibitions focusing on European salon culture from the period around 1800.
The museum presents the life of Anna Dorothea of Courland, who maintained connections with European nobility and hosted gatherings for poets and artists.
Museum Burg Posterstein offers guided tours in German language, with English summaries of permanent exhibitions available since August 2021.
The museum collection includes Napoleon's death mask, reflecting the complex relationship between Anna Dorothea and the French emperor.
Location: Posterstein
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Burgberg 1; 04626 Posterstein
Website: https://burg-posterstein.de
GPS coordinates: 50.86310,12.25280
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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