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Lohrer Schloss

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The Lohr Castle, whose history dates back to the 14th century, once served as a residence for the Counts of Rieneck and later as the seat of the Mainz Oberamtmänner from 1559. In 1814, it became the location of the Bavarian District Court Lohr and remained the district office until 1972. The castle is flanked by two striking round towers connected by stair towers. It was secured on the city side by a moat and a bridge and is partially surrounded on the outside by the still visible city wall.
One remarkable story from the castle is the birth of Maria Sophia in 1725, the daughter of the Oberamtmann Christoph Philipp von Erthal and his wife Maria Eva. After the death of her biological mother, her father married Claudia Elisabeth von Reichenstein, a beautiful but very vain woman. He gave her a magnificent mirror, which was made in the Lohr Mirror Factory and can still be admired in the castle today. This mirror bears an inscription that directly addresses the viewer and sparks speculation as to whether Maria Sophia may have been the real-life inspiration for Snow White.
Today, the castle houses the Spessart Museum, which presents a diverse collection. Visitors can experience a Snow White presentation in Room 113, offering insights into the theme of "Lohr Snow White." Additionally, rich collections on topics such as "Man and Forest," "Hunting and Forestry," "Glass and Mirrors," as well as "Spessart Robbers" are exhibited there.