Rue Castle, Rue, Switzerland

Rue castle was built originally in the 12th century (the keep with three storeys), but the other buildings were destroyed in the 1230s. Peter II of Savoy rebuilt the castle between 1260-1268, but it was again destroyed in 1476 in the Burgundian Wars. The current residence dates from 1619-1763.

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Olivier Grosj (2 years ago)
My new town Rue, at the top of the hill with its magnificent castle. Rue is the smallest town in Europe and offers stunning views of the Alps and Pre-Alps. Absolutely worth visiting!

Nicolas Daeppen (2 years ago)
A charming medieval town in the countryside, the town hall restaurant is a must and you absolutely must stop.

Barefoot Centipede (2 years ago)
Not to be visited but offering nevertheless a spectacular view over the area Starting point for several lovely walks

Gisèle Hayoz (4 years ago)
Very nice point of view, but the castle cannot be visited, it is private property

Florence Vincens (4 years ago)
Since it is impossible to access from the outside, it is a pity

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Sigmaringen Castle was first mentioned in the year 1077 in the chronicles of Petershausen monastery. The oldest parts of the castle are concealed beneath the alterations made during the 17th and the 19th centuries. The secret of the earliest settlement built on this defendable rock will never be fully revealed: large-scale excavation work would be necessary, which the extensive land development renders impossible. Judging from the many Roman remains unearthed in the area around Sigmaringen, the 12th century keep known as the 'Roman Tower' could be traced back to a Roman predecessor.

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These remains give us a good idea of how the castle might have looked during the 12th century.

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