Historical Markers in Allstedt, Sachsen-Anhalt

By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2013

Burg & Schloss Allstedt and Marker

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1 ► Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Mansfeld-Südharz, Allstedt — Castle & Chateau Allstedt — Burg & Schloss Allstedt —

The impressive facility was built primarily in the period from the 15th-18th centuries. It was built instead of the former imperial palace Allstedt that nearly all early German rulers used as a temporary residence and governmental center from . . . — — Map (db m73041) HM

2 ► Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Mansfeld-Südharz, Allstedt — Castle and Chateau Allstedt — Burg und Schloss Allstedt —

The Romanesque Road is one of the most popular touristic routes in Germany. It is in the shape of a figure Eight and runs through all of Saxony-Anhalt with Magdeburg being the place where the two halves meet. 65 stations with 80 buildings in . . . — — Map (db m73776) HM

3 ► Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Mansfeld-Südharz, Allstedt — Castle Fountains / Burgbrunnen —

In the literature on Allstedt, so far the only mention of a well located in the main castle comes from a speech at the end of the 18th century by Duke Carl August. In 1980/81 this well was discovered in the northwest portion of the patio and . . . — — Map (db m73078) HM

4 ► Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Mansfeld-Südharz, Allstedt — North Wing / Ground Floor — Nordflügel / Erdgeschoß —

The outer walls of the trench and the courtyard are probably from the 15th century, likewise is the pointed arch doorway. The oldest part is a tower-like building in the northeast corner. It is completely covered today and the only visible . . . — — Map (db m73057) HM