Betzenstein Castle

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Betzenstein Castle was built around 1187, but not documented before 1311. It was destroyed in the Bavarian War (1420–1422), rebuilt and again destroyed in 1553. The later buildings date from the 17th-18th centuries. Today Betzenstein Castle is privately owned.

Castles and fortifications in GermanyAll sites in BetzensteinHohenstaufen Dynasty

Address
Burgweg 11, Betzenstein, Germany

Established
c. 1187

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