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Hohenzollernfestung Wulzburg

Hohenzollernfestung Wülzburg
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Wülzburg, 91781 Weissenburg in Bayern, Bavaria, GermanyMap
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  • EvaF2Eva
    EvaF2Eva
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    Well worth a visit any time

    Although this fortress was on my bucket list I didn't plan its visit in this strange time. I thought it would make no sense as museums are closed and guided tours are not possible. But while hiking ar...

    Reviewed on Dec 23, 2020
  • DennisWestSussex_UK
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    Wonderful old castle

    This castle, just outside, Weissenburg is a huge structure built on the top of a hill overlooking the town. The fort has a long history and is well maintained by the local authorities, free to park an...

    Reviewed on Jun 21, 2018
  • Colin D
    Colin D
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    Charles de Gaulle POW here towards end of WW1

    This is an imposing fortress built between 1588 and 1610 by the Margrave of Ansbach. It features 5 bastions (hence a pentagonal shape) and a dry moat. The fortress sits on a hill high above Weisse...

    Reviewed on Jul 27, 2017
  • DonPaulo
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    An Imposing Fortress with Little Relevant History

    What started out as a Benedictine Monastery, then became a square fort and later a pentagonal fortification. The tour will take you through its many iterations. It is certainly worth a trip for thos...

    Reviewed on Jul 8, 2017
  • Sue T
    Sue T
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    Interesting even without a tour

    We walked up the hill to see the castle. It's so interesting to walk around the walls, both inside and outside the fortress. The views are breathtaking, both on the way up the mountain and from the ...

    Reviewed on Dec 20, 2016
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