Schloss Johannisberg

Manor in Geisenheim, Germany

Schloss Johannisberg (German pronunciation: [ˈʃlɔs joˈhanɪsbɛʁk]) is a neoclassical palace and historic winery located in the village of Johannisberg, west of Wiesbaden in Hesse, within the Rheingau wine region of Germany. Originally founded as a Benedictine monastery, the estate was transformed into a Baroque palace and winery in the early 18th century under the ownership of the Prince-Abbots of Fulda. In the early 19th century, the estate came into the ownership of Austrian diplomat Prince Klemens Wenzel von Metternich. It was bestowed upon him by Emperor Francis I in recognition of his role

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Type:
Manor

Where:
Geisenheim, Germany

Coordinates:
50.00°N, 7.98°E

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