Schwalbach Castle

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Schwalbach Castle was built between 1354 and 1371 by Count Eberhard V. of Katzenelnbogen. Gilbrecht of Schönborn was mentioned as the count's burgmann in 1373. In the 16th century, Burgschwalbach passed to the County of Nassau. The castle has had a restauranta since the 19th century.

Medieval castles in Rhineland-PalatinateCastles and fortifications in GermanyAll sites in BurgschwalbachHabsburg Dynasty

Address
Paul-Morant-Allee 5, Burgschwalbach, Germany

Established
1354-1371

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