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church Bärenstein
Festsaal
Silbermann museum
inside the church in GeisingBärenstein
Another quaint town is Bärenstein - located on a hill above the Müglitz valley at an elevation of about 500 m. It was first mentioned in 1294, the castle of the same name a little late in 1324. Unfortunately the castle is privately owned and not open to the public, but it is still an impressive sight, dominating the valley.
You might have more luck seeing the interior of the church. It was reconstructed in Baroque style 1738-40 using the structures from 1495 (especially choir). The patronage box from 1741 is very nice. The beautiful organ, font and pulpit date back to the reconstruction, the altar is younger (end 19th century) but fits well.
Look around the market square with distance column, town hall from 1604 and the townhouses built in the 18th and early 19th century.
