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Halloween at Germany's medieval Frankenstein Castle

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Meggin Leigh
October 30, 2023

Monsters, witches, goose bumps: Every year, Frankenstein Castle in west Germany becomes a favorite haunt for spooky Halloween celebrations.

Meggin Leigh Presenter and reporter for Deutsche Welle's lifestyle and culture TV show, Euromaxx
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