Kirnburg Castle

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Kirnburg Castle was built originally by Rudolf I of Üsenberg around 1200. It was enlarged later by Strasbourg bishops in the 15th century. It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War and today the ruins remain.

Castles and fortifications in GermanyAll sites in EmmendingenHohenstaufen Dynasty

Address
Emmendingen, Germany

Established
c. 1200

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