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After the detection of silver in the Ore Mountains
the region came to importance for the Margraviate of Meissen and the Kingdom of Bohemia. Frauenstein Castle was built to fortify the region. The castle was destroyed by fire in 1728.
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Picture taken 24.9.2006 -
aerial photo #0010-0226
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According to the legend Katharina von Orlamünde, who spend her childhood at Lauenstein Castle, became a ghost (''the white lady'') after she had killed her two children. The ghost was last seen in 1806.
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Picture taken 30.9.2007 -
aerial photo #0015-0118
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Ranis, which was first mentioned in the 12th century is one of the few completely conserved medieval castle buildings
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Picture taken 30.9.2007 -
aerial photo #0015-0125
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