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Ehrenburg (Plaue)

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Architectural style
  
Fortified Castle

Country
  
Germany

Town or city
  
Plaue

Construction started
  
1324

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The Ehrenburg (Honour Castle) is a castle overlooking the city of Plaue in Thuringia (Germany).

Contents

Map of Ehrenburg, 99338 Plaue, Germany

History

  • The burg was constructed in 1324 by the Grafen von Schwarzburg.
  • By the 16th century the burg was no longer in use and began to decay.
  • In 1856 the first restoration of the walls began.
  • In 1912 the Burg was sold and converted into an inn.
  • Today it is a private residence.

    • Plan

    The building consists of a central tower surrounded by a defensive wall.

    References

    Ehrenburg (Plaue) Wikipedia
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