Holnstein Explained

Holnstein is part of the community of Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg. It is located in Bavaria, Germany.

History

Most important sight is the castle of Holnstein (Schloss Holnstein),[1] and the brewery that is located since 1502 inside the castle.[2] The castle was home to the Count of Holnstein.[3]

An important event is the "Kirwa" which takes place every year on the first weekend of August. All of the village celebrates the patron of its chapelle, St. Katharina.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Baedeker (Firm) . Karl . Southern Germany (Wurtemberg and Bavaria): Handbook for Travellers . 1910 . Baedeker . 322 . 19 April 2022 . en.
  2. Book: Baedeker . Karl . Southern Germany: Handbook for Travellers . 1902 . K. Baedeker . 262 . 19 April 2022 . en.
  3. Book: Raineval . Melville Henry Massue marquis de Ruvigny et . Raineval . Melville Henry Massue Marquis of Ruvigny and . The Titled Nobility of Europe: An International Peerage, Or "Who's Who," of the Sovereigns, Princes, and Nobles of Europe . 1914 . Burke's Peerage . 978-0-85011-028-9 . 793 . 19 April 2022 . en.
  4. Book: Die Kunstdenkmäler von Bayern: im Auftrag des Staatsministeriums für Unterricht und Kultus hrsg. vom Landesamt für Denkmalpflege . 1908 . Kommissionsverlag R. Oldenbourg . 97 . 19 April 2022 . de.