Montfort Castle

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Montfort Castle was built by the Counts of Veldenz around the year 1200. The first known dweller at the castle was Eberhard von Lautern (1182-1240). Lautern family owned the castle until 1432. In 1456 the army of archbishop of Mainz and Elector Palatine Frederick I destroyed the castle in local feud.

Despite some repairs Montfort stayed ruined several centuries until the remains where repaired in the 20th century. Today the castle can be visited free. There is also a small museum.

Medieval castles in Rhineland-PalatinateCastles and fortifications in GermanyAll sites in HallgartenHohenstaufen Dynasty

Address
Montforterhof 5, Hallgarten, Germany

Established
c. 1200

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