Schloss Brandenstein

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Schloss Brandenstein, Manor house in Ranis, Germany.

The castle rises on a sandstone elevation in the Saale-Orla district of Thuringia, featuring both medieval and baroque architectural elements.

Founded in 1289, the castle became the ancestral seat of the Brandenstein lords who received the land as a fief from the House of Wettin in 1351.

The castle maintains exhibition spaces that display regional artifacts and documents chronicling the evolution of German nobility through centuries.

Visitors can access guided tours of the castle premises and enjoy vegetarian meals at the Burgcafé located in the basement level.

The castle survived severe damage during the Thirty Years War in 1634, when Croatian troops attacked it, leading to its temporary designation as the deserted house.

Location: Ranis

Inception: 1289

Address: Brandenstein 1, 07389 Ranis

GPS coordinates: 50.66930,11.55620

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:45

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