Gleichen castle

Gleichen Castle owes its fame to the legend of the bigamous Count von Gleichen, who returned home from the Crusades with a second wife.

The three castles known collectively as the "Drei Gleichen" are Gleichen Castle, Mühlburg Castle and Wachsenburg Castle. They are approx. 20 km from Erfurt in the Drei Gleichen conservation area.

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Mühlburg Castle

Mühlburg Castle is the oldest castle in Thuringia. The outer area once had a Radegundis chapel; the foundation walls are still discernible.

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Wachsenburg Castle

During its history, Wachsenburg Castle has had its fair share of troubles. In 1441 a notorious robber baron took control of the castle.

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German Bratwurst Museum

The first Museum of the Thuringian specialty, the Thuringian Sausage, is worth a visit.

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Gleichen castle

Gleichen castle

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Mühlburg Castle

Wachsenburg Castle

German Bratwurst Museum

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