Hochburg
Hochburg
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The Hochburg ("high castle") is a castle near Emmendingen in southwest Germany.
Brief history
- 11th century — founded probably by Dietrich von Hachberg
- 1127 — first mentioned in an official document
- 1553-1577 — fortifications are completely remodeled
- Early 17th century — enhancement of the fortifications with 7 bastions
- 1634-1636 — destroyed by catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War.
- 1660-1678 — reconstruction and modernization
- 1681 — voluntary destruction to prevent an attack by French forces
- 1684 — fire destroys the upper part
- 1688 — Occupation and subsequent demolition by troops of Louis XIV
Today, the Hochburg is still a ruin.
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Coordinates: 48°07′00″N 7°54′02″E / 48.11667°N 7.90056°E