This ruined fortress, 3km north of Chernyakhovsk's town centre, is perched high above the Instruch River. In 1812 the castle estate was bought by a Scottish family who established the Georgenburg Stud Farm, which continues to breed Tranken horses today.
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Tranken horses have been bred at this impressive complex since 1812. The farm is also the location of the Georgenburg Cup, an international show-jumping…
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Around 1km north of Chernyakhovsk’s train and bus stations, the ruins of this castle are watched over by an eccentric hippie artist who has set up his…
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This towering, red-brick church, dating from 1890, was spared significant damage during WWII. It was originally built for Lutheran worshippers and…
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Tranken horses have been bred at this impressive complex since 1812. The farm is also the location of the Georgenburg Cup, an international show-jumping…
1.55 MILES
Around 1km north of Chernyakhovsk’s train and bus stations, the ruins of this castle are watched over by an eccentric hippie artist who has set up his…
2.06 MILES
This towering, red-brick church, dating from 1890, was spared significant damage during WWII. It was originally built for Lutheran worshippers and…