Ruhethal Castle

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Ruhethal Castle was built in 1150 in the Döllnitztal including the chapel and was the former bishopric of the Meißen diocese. At the place where the castle stands today, there used to be a moated castle. Meißner bishops carried out further modifications in 1261 and 1341. The mighty 40-meter-high tower, which was built under Bishop Nicholas I in 1380, is characteristic of the view of Ruhetal Castle .

Around 1590 the castle was the resting place of Bishop Johann IX. from Haugwitz . Today the Free State of Saxony is the owner. A development association from Mügeln develops usage concepts and takes care of the maintenance of the castle.

Address
Schloßstraße 17, Mügeln, Germany

Established
1150

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