Can you still see the Burg Markgrafenstein today?

No, only archaeological traces from the 13th to 15th centuries have been found, and no structure still stands on the site.

Why is the Burg Markgrafenstein also called Neuenstein?

It was built opposite the older Burg Altenstein, hence its nickname meaning "new stone" to distinguish it from its neighbour.

Who built the Burg Markgrafenstein?

It was raised in the 13th century by the Landgraves of Thuringia, first from the House of Ludowinger and later the Wettins.

How was the Burg Markgrafenstein destroyed?

It was captured and destroyed by rebelling peasants during the Peasants' War, unlike the neighbouring Burg Altenstein, which was spared.

Markgrafenstein

Bad Liebenstein

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Where: Bad Liebenstein

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Markgrafenstein stands in Bad Liebenstein (Wartburgkreis), in Thuringia, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Markgrafenstein, also known as Neuenstein, was a 13th century spur castle built on the Bonifaciusfelsen near Schweina and Bad Liebenstein, in Thuringia. Raised by the Landgraves of Thuringia opposite the neighbouring Burg Altenstein, it survives today only as buried remains uncovered through archaeological excavation. This is a site for those drawn to medieval history rather than for visiting a standing building.

What to know

The castle was destroyed during the Peasants' War and no standing structure remains above ground today.
The site is an archaeological excavation area on the Bonifaciusfelsen, near Schweina and Bad Liebenstein.
No opening hours, admission fees or access facilities are indicated for this location.
A visit is more of a walk to an open-air historical site than a tour of a preserved building.

Where this château is

Bad Liebenstein · Wartburgkreis · Thüringen

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Address

Altenstein 7, 36448 Bad Liebenstein

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 13th century

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Can you still see the Burg Markgrafenstein today?: No, only archaeological traces from the 13th to 15th centuries have been found, and no structure still stands on the site.
Why is the Burg Markgrafenstein also called Neuenstein?: It was built opposite the older Burg Altenstein, hence its nickname meaning "new stone" to distinguish it from its neighbour.
Who built the Burg Markgrafenstein?: It was raised in the 13th century by the Landgraves of Thuringia, first from the House of Ludowinger and later the Wettins.
How was the Burg Markgrafenstein destroyed?: It was captured and destroyed by rebelling peasants during the Peasants' War, unlike the neighbouring Burg Altenstein, which was spared.