Wintzingerode

The village of Wintzingerode was first mentioned in a document in 1204. The progenitors of the later counts and barons of Wintzingerode had their residence here. The castle is located above the village...

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Neundorf near Schleiz

Neundorf (near Schleiz) is a municipality in the Saale-Orla district of Thuringia. The village includes the district of Pahnstangen......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Alkersleben

Alkersleben is a municipality in the Ilm district of Thuringia in Germany. It is a member of the Riechheimer Berg administrative community. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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St. Jacob's Church

According to archaeological findings, the history of St. Jacob's Church, first mentioned in 1296, dates back to the late 11th century. Extensions from the beginning of the 12th century to 1735 resulted in the current building with...

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Spichra

To the right of the Werra, within sight of Pferdsdorf, lies Spichra. Both villages form a single unit - Pferdsdorf-Spichra. Spichra, first mentioned in a document in 1393 as "Spicher", has been through historical ups and downs;...

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Tourist information and nature park center Sonneberg

Welcome to the toy town and the Sonneberg district of the same name - idyllically situated at the foot of the Thuringian Forest - recreational area for hikers, cyclists and winter sports enthusiasts - Thuringia's largest and most snow-sure alpine ski area - German Toy Museum - toy industry factory outlets - Discover...

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Döringsdorf

Döringsdorf is a district of Geismar in the Eichsfeld district of Thuringia. Döringsdorf is located directly on the state border with Hesse at the south-eastern foot of the Hülfensberg, around two kilometers north of Wanfried....

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Veßra Monastery

The municipality of Kloster Veßra lies in the beautiful valley of the Schleuse, which flows into the Werra nearby. The landmark of our village are the two monastery towers of the "Hennebergisches Museum...

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