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Nanstein Castle
🇩🇪 Germany · 12th century
Nanstein Castle (German: Burg Nanstein) is a ruined medieval spur castle above the town of Landstuhl, Germany, which has been partially reconstructed. Built in the 12th century, the red sandstone rock castle was once owned by Franz von Sickingen who was mortally wounded during a siege of the castle in 1523.
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Nanstein Castle ranks #182 of 6,412 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #3 of the 450 mapped in Germany. Founded 1152, it is older than 84% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 337 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Nanstein Castle?
Nanstein Castle stands in Germany, at 49.40983°, 7.57358°.
When was Nanstein Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1152. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Nanstein Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #182 of 6,412 worldwide, and #3 in Germany. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Nanstein Castle?
Lichtenberg Castle (Palatinate), about 23 km away.
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