Frohburg Castle

Frohburg, Germany

Frohburg Castle was built in the 12th century in Romanesque style. Today’s castle is the result of centuries of work, mainly from the restoration made in the 16th century. Visitors get a real feel for the castle’s heyday when they step into the two allegorically decorated halls, admire the landscape fresco in the Stone Hall and explore the Picture Hall.

Kurt Feuerriegel founded the Workshop of Saxon Art Pottery in 1910 in Frohburg. The Frohburg Castle Museum features a captivating collection of Feuerriegel ceramics such as faience, terracotta sculptures and structural ceramics.

Address

Florian-Geyer-Straße 1, Frohburg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Reformation & Wars of Religion (Germany)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Gnandstein Castle (4,2 km)
Kohren Castle (4,9 km)

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Monument to the Battle of the Nations (30,4 km)
New Town Hall (33,9 km)
Old Town Hall (35,3 km)
Colditz Castle (19,4 km)
Kriebstein Castle (32,1 km)
Lichtenwalde Palace (36,9 km)

User Reviews

LoLoDerGute (3 months ago)

Anett Kallies (6 months ago)
Not much to see, was there because of the Sandman exhibition, but I was pretty disappointed. The castle park, on the other hand, was well worth seeing and good for relaxation

Ute Richter (6 months ago)
A very pretty little castle with charm.

Loreley Auf Reisen (9 months ago)
It's a pretty little castle. The castle park is easy to visit on foot. There was a toy and sandman exhibition in the castle... very interesting.

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