Castle Frankenstein

Castle Frankenstein

Frankenstein Castle (Burg Frankenstein) is a hilltop castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt in Germany. Modern claims of the castle having an influence on the work of Mary Shelley remain controversial.

Read more about Castle Frankenstein:  History, Johann Conrad Dippel

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