Altenstein Castle (Lower Franconia)
Altenstein Castle (German: Burg Altenstein) is a ruined castle in Altenstein (Markt Maroldsweisach) in the district of Haßberge in Lower Franconia, Germany. The family seat of the lords of Stein zu Altenstein, which died out in the 19th century, is located 40 kilometres north of the city of Bamberg and, since the end of the 20th century, has been managed by the district of Haßberge. The castle was renovated around the turn of the millennium.
| Altenstein Castle | |
|---|---|
Burg Altenstein | |
| Maroldsweisach-Altenstein | |
The castle ruins above the village of Altenstein | |
Altenstein Castle | |
| Coordinates | 50°10′17″N 10°44′02″E |
| Type | hill castle |
| Code | DE-BY |
| Height | 452 m above sea level (NN) |
| Site information | |
| Condition | ruin |
| Site history | |
| Built | first recorded in 1232 |
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