Hartenfels castle (Torgau)

Germany / Sachsen / Torgau
 castle, museum, school, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage
The early Renaissance Hartenfels castle dominates the town. The chapel was built in 1544 (designed by Nickel Gromann) and combines late Gothic with early Renaissance elements. It was consecrated by Martin Luther on October 5, 1544. Brown bears are still kept in the moat.
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Coordinates:   51°33'32"N   13°0'31"E
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