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Ruins of Frankenstein Castle
Ruins of Frankenstein Castle
The Castle, once of considerable dimensions, is located 1000 metres from the Darmstadt boundary in the community of Muehltal. The noble family of Frankenstein built their stronghold on this jutting rock, affording excellent defences. The Castle is first mentioned in the records in the year 948. Initial construction of the Castle ruins remaining today began in the 13th century. The 14th and 15th centuries saw expansion, followed by construction of reinforcements in the 16th.
There is speculation that Mary Shelley was inspired to write her famous novel Frankenstein
by a visit in 1816 to this castle with its many myths and legends.
The seats of the Castle cafe offer a far-reaching view over the Rhine-Main plain to the cities of Worms, Oppenheim, Mainz and Frankfurt. The Castle is directly accessible by car by a winding road that branches off from the B 426. Public transport also brings tourists to the Frankenstein
stop at the foot of the mountain, from where a walk of about half an hour leads to the Castle.
[ Source: http://www.darmstadt.de/en/sights/frankenstein/index.html ]
Address: Burg Frankenstein, 64367 Mühltal-Nieder-Beerbach
Tags: Darmstadt, Muehltal, Frankenstein, Castle, Mary Shelly
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