Burgturm Frauenstein
Burgturm Frauenstein stands in Frauenstein, Wiesbaden, within the ruins of the city’s oldest castle. Bodo von Idstein built the castle in 1184. Its masonry and exterior stairs overlook half-timbered houses and vineyards belonging to the Rheingau wine region.
The first official record dates to 1221. From around 1300 to 1803, the Mainz archbishopric and cathedral chapter held the castle, while noble castle men occupied houses built in 1330. After 1803, deterioration threatened the site. The Hessian Antiquities Association halted the decay in 1821. Restoration began in 1996 through the Burgverein Frauenstein, which purchased the grounds and funded work costing around 400,000 euros. The tower was fully renovated by 2006.
The nearby Catholic Church of St George and Catherine adds another historical layer. Its Gothic crucifix and high altar from 1713 stand alongside parts dating to 1509. During the hiking season, the restored tower opens to visitors on Sundays.
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