Homburg Castle

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Homburg Castle was built in the early 1170s by the Lords of Hohenberg, who were Würzburg ministeriales. Through inheritance it passed to the Bickenbach family in 1381. In 1469, the community along with the Homburg and the surrounding places was sold to the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg.

The current appearance dates from the 13th and 15th centuries. Homburg was badly damaged by fire in 1680 and started to decay. Today ruins are open to the public.

Castles and fortifications in GermanyAll sites in GössenheimHohenstaufen Dynasty

Address
Gössenheim, Germany

Established
1170s

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