Wildenstein Castle

Veltheim, Switzerland

Wildenstein Castle's first mention was in 1301, with no understanding to when was it made or by whom. The two towers were built around 1350 and the construction or expansion of the palas was made around 1400. The medieval castle was restored as a Baroque residence in 1640 by Hans Thüring Effinger. The restoration work started in 2012.

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Veltheim, Switzerland
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Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

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www.schloss-wildenstein.ch

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Marce Montero (4 years ago)
Lugar precioso
Richard Morris (5 years ago)
Daniel Kellenberger (6 years ago)
schöne Gegend mit verschiedenen Schlösser
Marcel Siedenhans (6 years ago)
Ein Ort der sehr empfehlenswert ist
Lucutus Picard (7 years ago)
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