Burg Eichelsheim, Medieval castle in Lindenhof, Germany
The castle featured a quadrilateral layout with four massive corner towers and was positioned along the Rhine River for strategic control.
Construction of Burg Eichelsheim began in 1353, serving as a customs point and mint for the Mannheimer Pfennig silver coins of Electoral Palatinate.
From 1416 to 1419, the castle gained significance as the prison for anti-Pope John XXIII, who wrote poems about human transience during his confinement.
A commemorative plaque and remaining wall section mark the former location of the castle along the Rhine path in Mannheim-Lindenhof.
The castle served as a mint for local currency while simultaneously functioning as a high-security prison for notable religious and political figures.
Location: Mannheim
Inception: 1353
GPS coordinates: 49.47390,8.46410
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:22
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