Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Wartburg Castle- History & Travel Guide | Eisenach, Germany

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      Wartburg Castle overlooking Thuringian Forest in Germany

      As you glance over today's photo of the trees changing color in the Thuringian Forest in Germany, make note of the castle in the distance. That's Wartburg, a castle built in the Middle Ages that holds significance to Christians. It was the home of St. Elizabeth of Thuringia (aka St. Elizabeth of Hungary), and later, where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German while in exile. Wartburg is the area's most popular tourist attraction and has been recognized for its quintessential medieval architecture.

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    Wartburg - Wikipedia

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg

    The Wartburg is a castle originally built in the Middle Ages. It is situated on a precipice of 410 meters (1,350 ft) to the southwest of and overlooking the town of Eisenach, in the state of Thuringia, Germany. It was the home of St. Elisabeth of Hungary, the place where Martin Luther translated the New … See more

    The name of the castle is probably derived from German: Warte, a watchtower, in spite of a tradition which holds that the castle's founder, on first laying eyes on the site, exclaimed, "Warte, Berg—du sollst mir eine Burg tragen!" ("Wait, … See more

    The castle's foundation was laid about 1067 by the Thuringian count of Schauenburg, Louis the Springer ( Ludwig der Springer ), a relative of the Counts of Rieneck in Franconia. Together with its larger sister castle Neuenburg in the present-day town of Freyburg, the … See more

    Wartburg is a popular tourist destination, the most-visited site in Thuringia after Weimar. It is accessible to visitors and guided tours offer access to the interior of the buildings. In addition, there is a museum in the castle. Children can ride donkeys up the hill. … See more

    Wartburg is located on a 410-meter (1,350 ft) precipice to the southwest of, and overlooking the town of Eisenach, in the state of Thuringia, Germany. The hill is an extension of See more

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    The largest structure of the Wartburg is the Palas, originally built in late Romanesque style between 1157 and 1170. It is considered the best-preserved non-ecclesial Romanesque building north of the Alps. See more

    For centuries, the Wartburg has been a place of pilgrimage for many people from within and outside Germany, for its significance in German history and in the development of Christianity See more

    • Wartburg c. 1890–1900, seen from the south-west
    • The South Tower
    • View of the courtyard from the South Tower
    • Main gate seen from the first courtyard See more

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  2. Wartburg Castle- History & Travel Guide | Eisenach, Germany

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    Jul 15, 2022 · Wartburg Castle History. Wartburg Castle was built in 1067 by Ludwig der Springer. The castle served as a fortress for the Wartburg family until 1484. The castle has …

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