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...]