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Veste Coburg – A Massive Castle in Coburg

October 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Veste Coburg - Coburg Castle

Coburg Castle is Germany's largest Castle and one of the largest in Europe: Situated on the bank of the River Itz, Coburg is dominated by the massive Veste Coburg, a massive fortress which is one of the largest in Germany. Coburg was the former residence of the Wettin family and its origins go back to the 11th century. The architecture that we see today are however the result of remodelling that took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. Surrounded by a triple line of walls, Veste … [Read more...]

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See Castles in Germany on the Scenic Castle Road

April 20, 2010 by 2 Comments
Castle Road Map © burgenstrasse.de

A String of Castles and Palaces link together by the Famous Castle Road : More than three times longer than the Romantic Road, is the 1,200 km Castle Road which runs from Mannheim to Prague in the Czech Republic. The Castle Road is one of Germany's longest established scenic roads lined with 90 impressive castles (and castle ruins), palaces and stately homes. Navigating the Castle Road From Mannheim, the road zig-zags eastwards and along the way, just before the half way point around … [Read more...]

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