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Böhmische Burg Astheim

Astheim

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Where
Astheim

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Böhmische Burg Astheim stands in Astheim (Landkreis Groß-Gerau), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Böhmische Burg Astheim survives only as an archaeological site, set apart from the village of Astheim on the bank of a former arm of the Rhine. Likely built in the 14th century as a fortified house or tower surrounded by a moat, it is thought to have served as a toll station and as a watch post defending imperial interests and the city of Frankfurt against the ambitions of the Archbishops of Mainz. Destroyed by the mid 15th century, it left behind little more than an old limestone loading ramp and traces of a moat, visible only at low water.

What to know

  • No standing structure remains, only traces visible on the ground when the water level is low
  • The site lies isolated, away from the village of Astheim, beside a former arm of the Rhine
  • There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities, as this is an open archaeological site
  • Visiting means walking to a historic location rather than touring a preserved building

Where this château is

Astheim · Landkreis Groß-Gerau · Hessen

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Address

65468 Trebur

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you still see walls at the Böhmische Burg Astheim?
No, only an old limestone loading ramp and traces of a moat remain, visible only when the water level is low.
Where exactly is the Böhmische Burg Astheim located?
On the bank of a former arm of the Rhine, away from the village of Astheim, in the Landkreis Groß-Gerau in Hesse.
Why was this castle built?
It is thought to have served as a toll station and watch post defending imperial interests and the city of Frankfurt against the ambitions of the Archbishops of Mainz.
When did the Böhmische Burg Astheim disappear?
It was destroyed by the mid 15th century, having likely been built in the 14th century.

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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Groß-Gerau