Forgotten History
Schloss Oranienstein
Diez, Germany
Schloss Oranienstein is one of the palaces of the House of Orange-Nassau, sited at Diez on the Lahn. It was built on the ruins of Dierstein Abbey between 1672 and 1681 for Countess Albertine Agnes of Nassau after she was widowed. She also owned a palace in Frisia, the Palace of Oranjewoud. After the French Republican invasion destroyed the Dutch Republic in 1795, stadtholder William V, Prince of Orange and his family first fled to England, before settling in Oranienstein for several years.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Diez, Germany
- Address
- Oraniensteiner Straße, Diez
- Coordinates
- 50.38390, 8.01110
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1345377
What is Schloss Oranienstein?
Schloss Oranienstein is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Oraniensteiner Straße. Other places close by: Diez Castle, Alte Lahnbrücke, Burg Ardeck, Limburg Castle (Hesse).
Where is Schloss Oranienstein?
Schloss Oranienstein is in Diez, Germany. Coordinates: 50.38390, 8.01110.
How do I get to Schloss Oranienstein?
Schloss Oranienstein is at Oraniensteiner Straße, Diez, Germany (50.38390, 8.01110). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.