Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss Lichtenstein) in Germany

Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss Lichtenstein) in Germany

Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss Lichtenstein), built in Gothic Revival style, has been described as the "fairy tale castle of Württemberg." The ruins of a medieval castle, that inspired a novel, are a few hundred meters away. The name Lichtenstein translates as "shining stone."

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Saint Agidius Catholic Church in Vilseck, Germany

Saint Agidius Catholic Church in Vilseck, Germany

Saint Ägidius Vilseck Catholic Church in Vilseck, Germany dates back to the llth century when a stone church first stood on the site. A second church, in gothic style, was built between 1407 and 1412. In 1751, a Baroque style addition was put on. The building was restored in 1973. It is said that Ägidius, the namesake of this church, protected a deer from King Flavius Wamba who was hunting it.

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