Burg Liebenstein

The stone fortress stands on a hilltop with thick walls, round towers, and rectangular windows overlooking the Thuringian Forest landscape.

Built in the 13th century, the castle served as a Ganerbenburg where multiple noble families lived together and shared the estate within its grounds.

The castle represents medieval German architecture and defensive structures, displaying the engineering capabilities of builders from that period.

Visitors can explore the castle grounds daily, examining the medieval stone structures and learning about German feudal history through guided tours.

The castle incorporates living quarters for ten different noble families, marking it as an example of shared noble residences in medieval Germany.

Location: Bad Liebenstein

GPS coordinates: 50.81750,10.36190

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35