Princesses in danger: the enigmatic prince robbery from 1455!

Princesses in danger: the enigmatic prince robbery from 1455!

On Wednesday, June 17, 2025, those interested in history can look forward to an exciting event. A public leadership will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, the mysterious Prinzenraub from 1455 dedicated. At 2 p.m., historian Rico Kurschat will take visitors to the mysterious night from July 7th to July 8th, 1455 when the Wettiner Prince Ernst and Albrecht were kidnapped by the Kunz Ritter.

What exactly happened back then? The Wettiners are a renowned nobility with roots until the 10th century, which gained influence primarily through their political marriage connections and territorial gains. In the late Middle Ages, in particular from 1423, they were among the most powerful rulers in Germany, just behind the Habsburgs. They achieved a central role in the history of Saxony-Anhalt and have shaped the political events in the Region until the 20th century, so the Historical Lexicon Bayerns

background of the prince's robbery

The leadership in the castle and playing card museum not only illuminates the background of the prince's robbery, but also shows how this dramatic kidnapping has been received in art and culture over the centuries. For an entry of only EUR 3 per person, visitors get insights into the visual representation and structural staging of the historical event in the castle.

It is worth visiting this lead not only because of the story itself, but also to learn more about the Wettiner and their role in the kingdom. The nobility was not only known for its political ambitions, but also for its effects on the region and the associated dynastic interdependencies.

city stories and cultural importance

But the prince's robbery is only a sub -area of ​​the rich cultural history that the town of Altenburg has to offer. There are many exciting anecdotes and stories about the Wettiners who have shaped the political and social image of the late Middle Ages. It is also interesting to know that in the 15th century, conflicts about rule within the Wettin dynasty were not uncommon, which constantly changed the conditions. These exciting details are not only told in the leadership of Rico Kurschat, but are made clear by vivid representations in the museum.