Parsberg Castle

Parsberg, Germany

The Parsberg Castle was first documented in 1205. The first castle was destructed in 1314 by Duke Ludwig of Bavaria due supporting the rebellion. The castle was rebuilt and extended in the end of the 16th century. The next reconstruction took place in the mid-17th century, probably due the damages in Thirty Years' War. The lower castle was added then, where today is a castle museum.

References:

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Address

Burgstraße 24, Parsberg, Germany

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.burg-parsberg.de

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

列車 (46 days ago)
Nice view, good history

Initiate of the Universe (2 months ago)
Walking trail, cafe, playground with sand everywhere, beautiful and peaceful lookouts.

Igor Joshevski (4 months ago)
Very small and yet a boring place. If you go for vacation, you might find some activities like hiking or bicycling, beside of that there is only one Castle and nothing more

Martin Ellenbroek (4 months ago)
Nice place, very quiet.

Miranda Sanchez (19 months ago)
great backdrop for photos but also a very informative and well organized museum inside

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