Wasserburg Goldstein, Medieval water castle in Frankfurt-Goldstein, Germany.
The fortification features a high residential tower surrounded by moats fed by the Schwarzbach river on three sides of the horseshoe-shaped courtyard.
First constructed in the 14th century by the noble family zum Goldstein, the castle transferred to Frankfurt city council ownership in 1466 following the family extinction.
The site represents medieval defensive architecture of Hesse region, with archaeological investigations revealing foundation structures and a residential tower base from 1369.
Modern visitors can explore the remaining fortification moat and keep foundations, measuring 18 meters by 13 meters, within the current Goldsteinpark grounds.
The castle's construction in 1348 challenged an imperial decree that prohibited building fortified structures within five miles of Frankfurt city limits.
Location: Frankfurt-Goldstein
GPS coordinates: 50.08340,8.61021
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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