Castle Lichtenburg, Renaissance castle in Prettin, Germany
Castle Lichtenburg features a Renaissance architectural design with multiple wings and stands on elevated ground overlooking the surrounding Saxon countryside.
The structure evolved from an Antonite monastery in 1315 to a castle in the 16th century when August I of Saxony demolished the religious buildings.
The castle served as a residence for several Saxon Electresses, including Hedwig, who maintained her court there from 1611 to 1641.
The castle now functions as a local history museum within the Saxony-Anhalt Memorials Foundation, documenting both medieval and 20th-century periods.
Between 1933 and 1939, the castle operated as a concentration camp, first for male prisoners and later exclusively for female inmates.
Location: Annaburg
Location: Prettin
Architectural style: Renaissance
GPS coordinates: 51.66254,12.93196
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:33
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