Frankenstein Castle – the monster’s home | Germany
The ruins of a medieval Castle of Frankenstein are located at 370 m high rocky outcropping in the German state of Hesse, about 5 km south of Darmstadt. The castle probably inspired the writer Mary Shelley to write her horror novel Frankenstein, but this has never been proved.
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Every year it holds several big events that remind the story of Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. Castle of Frankenstein lies hidden in the beautiful countryside. You can get here quite easily by a transport from the modern metropolis Frankfurt am Main. Frankenstein’s Castle was built in the mid 13th century by Count Konrad Reiz von Breuberg. Later there was built a hospital but from the late 18th century this wonderful medieval building began decay. The real glory of this place then came with the mentioned novel written by Mary Shelley.
During your visit in the Castle of Frankenstein in Mühltal you will certainly enjoy a big amount of adventure. It will be very interesting for the lovers of nature and historical monuments as the beautiful scenery can be found everywhere around castle.
Regardless of the name and history associated with the Castle of Frankenstein, people still make weddings in the chapel in ruins. But the best time to visit Castle of Frankenstein is probably October, when the castle holds Halloween party.
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Category: Castles, Castles and Palaces, Germany