The town on the Unstrut has about 5,000 inhabitants and is the Center of wine production in the region Saale-Unstrut. From here comes the famous Little Red sparkling wine. Frey castle lies on the southern route of the "Romantic Road" in Saxony-Anhalt and is part of the castle district. The next largest cities of Halle, with about 40 km, Leipzig and Jena at 50 km with 40 km. To the city of Naumburg, it is 10 km. There are links with the regional train to Naumburg, Zeitz, Nebra and cheeks (Unstrut).
city and parish church of Saint Mary
sights
Freyburg owns a medieval town have an intact city wall of 1200 meters, the 14th in front of all the Century was developed. Gate towers, fortifications and loopholes can be identified on several occasions, though in the 19th Century, some fell victim to the demolition. In the near future there will be a walk along the city wall.
The city and parish church of St. Mary is one of the main monuments of the medieval town, dates from the 12th Century. There is a similarity with the Naumburg Cathedral. A late Roman core is survived by Gothic modifications. The interior is ideal for quiet prayer and includes attractions such as the altar, baptismal font and various grave stones.
The marketplace, with its ensemble of stone houses from the 16th to 18 Century is an example of the historic architecture of Freyburg. The main attraction is the town hall basement of late Romanesque and interests from the Middle Ages to modern times. The house No. 14 has an ornate portal 1554th In 2001, it was found that at least one of the houses in the square dates back to the late Gothic.
Join a guided tour you can let the medieval Old Town to explain in detail the Unstrut. From the market is concerned about a visit to the St. Mary's Church, the city wall or the Little Red sparkling wine. Not only streets and baroque houses tell stories. Even regular tours of the vineyards with background information for the regional wine in the program. Plus, there's a taste of locally grown wines.
to Freyburg and the Valley of Unstrut
Behind thick walls
About the City Freyburg the lock Neuchâtel. It was the seat of the Landgrave of Thuringia, the oldest surviving Masonry dates from the 11th Century. To 1224/25 was here, according to ancient records, the St. Elizabeth, which took care of the sick and orphans. The castle houses a permanent exhibition on the subject castles, dominance history, living culture, Christianity and excavations and objects of past centuries. In addition, invite the historical rooms as well as the double chapel for a visit. The wine museum is dedicated to the other hand, the whole history of cultivation in the region and the use of the noble beverage. Last but not least also the keep "Dicker William" committed by visitors. It was renovated in the 80s and since then has space for exhibitions, dealing among other things, the tower and its environment deal. From the observation deck you can enjoy a rewarding view of Freyburg and environment.
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