Cultural Highlights of Schmitten im Taunus
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Discover the cultural aspects of Schmitten im Taunus on this walking tour
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St. Gertrudis-Kapelle
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Welcome to Schmitten im Taunus. Today, we are exploring the cultural highlights of this region, starting here at the St. Gertrudis-Kapelle in the Oberreifenberg district. As you look at the exterior, notice the two monumental stone figures of Saints Peter and Paul flanking the entrance, crafted by the sculptor Augusto …
Bassenheimer Palais
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Just a short walk from the St. Gertrudis-Kapelle, we arrive at the Bassenheimer Palais. Built between 1765 and 1768, this building stands as a prime example of mid-18th-century Baroque architecture. As you look at the facade, notice the clean, symmetrical lines and the distinct mansard roof that defines the two-story s…
Reifenberg Castle
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As we wrap up our walk, we stand before the ruins of Reifenberg Castle. First mentioned in records from 1230, this site was the ancestral seat of the Lords of Reifenberg. What you see today is a skeleton of its former self, dominated by the tall, weathered stone bergfried, or keep, which still stands as the most promin…
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