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.

Address

Le Château 1, Rue, Switzerland

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Switzerland

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

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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The Beckov castle stands on a steep 50 m tall rock in the village Beckov. The dominance of the rock and impression of invincibility it gaves, challenged our ancestors to make use of these assets. The result is a remarkable harmony between the natural setting and architecture.

The castle first mentioned in 1200 was originally owned by the King and later, at the end of the 13th century it fell in hands of Matúš Èák. Its owners alternated - at the end of the 14th century the family of Stibor of Stiborice bought it.

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