Zwernitz Castle, Medieval castle in Wonsees, Germany
The Romanesque complex includes a central keep and tithe barn constructed from rusticated ashlar stones, positioned on an elevated natural formation.
The castle, first documented in 1156, served as the hereditary seat of the Upper Franconian Walpodes before transferring to the Hohenzollern family in 1338.
The permanent exhibition presents hunting traditions of the margraviates of Ansbach and Bayreuth through artifacts from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Located between Bayreuth and Bamberg off Highway 70, the castle offers direct access to guided tours and the adjacent Sanspareil Rock Garden.
The castle formed part of a medieval communication network, using its strategic position for transmitting signals across the Franconian Switzerland region.
Location: Wonsees
Inception: 1156
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Website: https://www.schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/bay_zwer.htm
Address: Sanspareil 29
Website: https://schloesser.bayern.de/deutsch/schloss/objekte/bay_zwer.htm
GPS coordinates: 49.98350,11.31550
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04
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