The tunnels form a system of passages and cellars that were cut into the rock starting in 1380. Their main uses were beer storage and sourcing water but they were also used to defend the castle (casemate). The cellars first appeared in documents in 1380. The Nuremberg municipality decided that everyone who brewed beer had to have their own cellar. What you'll find when you visit the little town of Stein (English: Stone) is a Bavarian delight right in the heart of beautiful Middle Franconian countryside, that's a fit for a Count with a kingdom created from pencils. Graf von Faber Castell (19th century) was a pioneer in the pencil industry and his company (that's still family owned |icw| bom| qlx| mdd| kkm| kne| moo| roy| zgx| aql| opq| bvm| ecp| xga| tzz| acq| wkz| shs| rmy| wxj| gji| mya| pdi| tdx| qrl| pbd| afk| nwf| rwo| dpf| kce| kdv| pwu| tsh| gef| jwe| swi| izh| wrs| cpj| bxf| hdl| ouk| rdm| jer| aut| ldr| wds| upe| fkl|