Burg Stolpen, Stolpen

Name: Burg Stolpen
Address: Parkpromenade 4, Stolpen, 01833, Germany
Telephone: +49 35973 23410

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Historical place, History museum, Forts and castles

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Stoolpen Castle - a medieval castle located in the town of Stolpen, partly in ruins. It is located on a 356 meters high hill above sea level. The name of the castle has been borrowed from the phrase "Stolpno" which means "place column" and refers to the ubiquitous rock in the city and at the castle - basalt.

In the castle there is the deepest well hollowed out in a natural stone in the world. It took her to the miners from Eastern Rudawa 24 years old. The depth of the well is 84.4 m.

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°2'54"N, 14°5'3"E

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Parkpromenade 4Stolpen 01833 Germany

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+49 35973 23410

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Burg Stolpen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schwedenlöcher, Amsel Falls, Hohnstein Castle, Amselgrund.

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Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Amselgrund, Saxon Switzerland National Park
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Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Schwedenturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park
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Liebethaler Grund
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Schwedenlöcher, Rathen
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Burg Stolpen, Stolpen

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Burg Stolpen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)