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Freudenstein Castle, Renaissance castle in Freiberg, Germany

The four-winged castle contains the Long House, New House, Church Wing, Great Tower, and Narrow House sections at the edge of Freiberg's town center.

Margrave Otto II of Meissen constructed the original fortress in 1168 to protect the silver mines, with the current Renaissance structure completed in 1577.

The castle houses Terra Mineralia, an exhibition of 3,500 minerals from five continents, along with the Bergarchiv mining history center.

Visitors can explore the castle Monday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours until 6:00 PM on weekends, except Tuesdays.

The Rose Room in the round tower serves as a wedding ceremony venue, while the former kitchen functions as a treasure chamber for mineral collections.

Location: Freiberg

Inception: 1400

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Address: Schloßplatz 4

GPS coordinates: 50.92040,13.34000

Latest update: May 23, 2025 15:30

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