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Schochwitz Castle

Historic residence · Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Politicians, royals & nobility

Schochwitz Castle
Photo: Pomfuttge, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

History

The Schochwitz castle, located in Schochwitz, Germany was built in the 12th century. Today it serves as a hotel.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Schochwitz Castle”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About Ludolf von Alvensleben

Ludolf-Hermann Emmanuel Georg Kurt Werner von Alvensleben was a Schutzstaffel (SS) functionary of Nazi Germany. He held positions of SS and Police Leader in occupied Poland and the Soviet Union, and was indicted for war crimes including the killing of at least 4,247 Poles by units under his command.

From the Wikipedia article “Ludolf von Alvensleben”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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