Hornberg Castle

Description

Hornberg Castle was probably originally built in the late 12th century. The first mention of the castle dates from 1184. In 1259 lords of Hornberg sold the castle to the bishop of Speyer. Since 1612 it has been owned by the 12th generations of Gemmingen barons. Today the castle is a hotel.

Hornberg originally consisted of two separate castles. Between them was a bailey. Around 1510, both castles were enclosed together with the a common wall as an additional attachment of Conz Schott of Schottenstein.

Address
Hornberger Weg 2, Neckarzimmern, Germany

Established
12th century

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