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Upper Franconia

Landkreis Bamberg

View of Greifenstein Castle

Upper Franconia

Landkreis Bamberg

View of Greifenstein Castle

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View of Greifenstein Castle

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Location: Heiligenstadt, Landkreis Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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February 27, 2025

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Greifenstein Castle is one of the most famous mountain castles in the Franconian Jura. It was first mentioned in 1172. The castle is medieval in its core, but its exterior was redesigned in 1683/93 according to plans by Leonard Dientzenhofer. It has been owned by the Counts Schenk von Stauffenberg since the end of the 17th century. It is worth visiting the Counts von Stauffenberg's extensive weapons and antler collection.

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September 13, 2021

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🏰 Greifenstein Castle is definitely recommended for a visit.

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September 12, 2021

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Nice view of the castle

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