Tauberbischofsheim Castle

Tauberbischofsheim, Germany

Tauberbischofsheim town came under control of the Prince-Bishops of Mainz in the 13th century and it was they who built the former castle at the top part of the central historic part of the town. The castle is now given over to a Regional Museum and the old watchman's tower and living quarters, the Türmersturm, is the symbol of the town.

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Tauberbischofsheim, Germany

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.romanticroadgermany.com

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Adam Leonhard (3 years ago)
Beautiful view of the tower room and castle from the castle cafe

Andrea Popp (4 years ago)
Open air cinema again at the castle ? is just beautiful in this ambience. And with my girls too ... looking forward to next year at the Rotary Club ?

Matthias Penz (4 years ago)
In summer there is a small concert every Friday from the Türmersturm. On the Schlossplatz you can sit, eat and drink something and enjoy the ambience

Sandro Doerr (5 years ago)
The tower room at the top is cute. The tower tower is the landmark of Tauberbischofsheim and used to be an early warning system against attackers approaching the old city wall, parts of which have been preserved. In the summer, the tower horns play here for the tourists on certain days.

Jürgen A. Theiner (7 years ago)
Wunderbare Aussicht über die Stadt. Türmerführung sehr empfehlenswert.

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