Nanstein Castle
Nanstein Castle (German: Burg Nanstein) is a ruined medieval castle above the town of Landstuhl in Germany, which has been partially reconstructed. The red sandstone rock castle dates from the 12th century and was once owned by Franz von Sickingen, who was mortally wounded during a siege of the castle in 1523.
| Nanstein Castle | |
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| Native name German: Burg Nanstein | |
Remains of Nanstein Castle | |
| Location | Burgweg 1 66849 Landstuhl, Germany |
| Coordinates | 49°24′35.4″N 7°34′24.9″E |
| Built | c. 1152 |
| Built for | Frederick I of Germany |
| Current use | Ruin, tourist attraction, festival hall, music venue, open-air theater, restaurant |
| Architectural style(s) | Gothic, renaissance, other |
| Governing body | Verbandsgemeinde Landstuhl |
| Owner | Government of Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Website | Nanstein Castle |
Location of Nanstein Castle in Germany | |
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