Alt-Bechburg Castle

Description

Alt-Bechburg Castle was built in about 1050 by the barons of Bechburg. The castle was destroyed by fire in 1713 and never rebuilt. Nowadays it is a fine viewpoint. The vast Manna Table (9x11 metres), is a nice place for visitors to the castle to rest a while.

Address
Oberschloss 56, Holderbank, Switzerland

Established
c. 1050

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