Saarburg Castle

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Saarburg Castle was one of the first and most impressive castles (Höhenburgen) in the West, built by Graf Siegfried von Luxemburg in 964. It was damaged in 1431 by troops of Ulrich von Manderscheid. Johann II von Baden rebuilt the castle later. It was conquered several times in the wars of 17th-early 18th century and finally left to decay in 1734.

 The castle hill is surrounded by high fortified walls. With a depth of 60 metres, the fortress well almost reached down to the river bed of the Saar. The upper part of the tower, which offers a wonderful view of the Saar valley and the pilgrimage church of St. Mary in the Beurig district.

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Address
Auf dem Burgberg 1, Saarburg, Germany

Established
964 AD

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