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The History Of Castle Leuchtenburg
Uncover almost 1,000 years of the Castle’s history
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Bergfried aus dem 12./13. Jahrhundert
| 1221 | First documented mention as family seat of Messrs. Lobdeburg-Leuchtenburg |
| 1396 – 1705 | Wettin administration office „ Authorities Castle Leuchtenburg“ |
| um 1460 | Construction of the fortifications with four fortification towers |
| 1724 – 1871 | Castle Leuchtenburg is used as prison, workhouse and lunatic asylum |
| 1873 | Touristic development and establishment of a hotel with restaurant (until 1951) |
| 1906 | Opening of a museum inside the Gate House |
| 1921 | Establishment of the first youth hostel in Thuringia inside the Gate House. The Castle plays an important part in the youth movement in the 1920s and 30s. |
| 1997 | Closing down the youth hostel; Gate House and Lodging House remaining vacant |
| 2000 | Revival of the historic Saale vineyards at the foot of the Castle |
| 2007 | Establishment of the Foundation Castle Leuchtenburg by Sven-Erik Hitzer and start of extensive reconstruction works |
| 2010 – 2014 | Implementation of the exhibition concept „Porcelain Experience Castle Leuchtenburg“ and construction of the Visitor Centre, control room and north annex expansion and extension of the Gate House and Lodging House |
| 2016 | New opening of the Porcelain Church at Castle Leuchtenburg – making the grand finale of the Porcelain Experience Castle Leuchtenburg |
| 2017 | The Foundation Castle Leuchtenburg celebrates its 10th anniversary. |