Hohenschramberg Castle

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Hohenschramberg Castle was built by Hans von Rechberg after 1457 and is one of the latest medieval style castles in Germany. It was besieged in 1464 and 1633 and burnt down by French army in 1689. Today large ruins remain.

Address
Hohenschramberg 1, Schramberg, Germany

Established
c. 1457

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