CastleRhönblick-Helmershausen

Red Castle Helmershausen

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The Red Castle Helmershausen is a historic structure in Thuringia, characterized by its current function as an administrative and cultural center.

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The origins of the Red Castle Helmershausen date back to the 17th century, when it served as a knight's seat. It changed hands multiple times, being owned by families such as Voit von Rieneck, von Heßberg, von Heldritt, and von Wildungen. A first comprehensive renovation took place in 1894. After World War II, in 1945, the then owners were dispossessed and expelled by the communists. The castle was renewed in its current form in 1990.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: [Antar2] / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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Location: 50.5624, 10.2370