Stromberg Castle

Description

Stromberg Castle was built according a legend by Charlemagne around 800 AD. It was mentioned first time in documents in 1177. The Gothic style church was built inside the walls in 1344. The castle was demolished in 1780 and today only church and remains of walls exist.

Address
Burgstraße 3, Stromberg, Germany

Established
12th century

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