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Hunting Lodge of
Rominten ("KurfĂĽrstliche Jagdbude Rominten") was first mentioned in historical records in 1572. In 1674, a new lodge was built, as the old one had fallen into disrepair. By the late 19th century, neither lodge was in existence; all that remained was a small forestry workers'
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The lodge in its present condition (Kaliningrad, 2010)
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