Schloss Greifenstein

Coordinates: 49°52′27″N 11°10′20″E / 49.87417°N 11.17222°E / 49.87417; 11.17222
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Entrance to Schloss Greifenstein

Schloss Greifenstein is a

Heiligenstadt round its walls, is the seat of the noble Schenk von Stauffenberg family. Greifenstein is a prominent feature of the modern tourist itinerary called the Burgenstraße (Castle Road).[1]

The Gothic castle that was first noted in 1172 was ruined and pillaged during the

armor
are outstanding.

A comprehensive restoration was carried out by Otto Philipp Schenk, Graf von Stauffenberg, in 1975–77.[3]

Greifenstein in its picturesque setting

References

  1. ^ "Schloss Greifenstein - Graf Schenk von Stauffenberg". Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Schloss Greifenstein - Geschichte". Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Burgensttrasse: Greifenstein". Retrieved 13 December 2016.

49°52′27″N 11°10′20″E / 49.87417°N 11.17222°E / 49.87417; 11.17222