Neckarburg, Medieval castle in Rottweil, Germany.
Neckarburg is a medieval castle in Rottweil perched on a hilltop overlooking the Neckar Valley with fortified stone walls surrounding it. The building displays various construction phases, with lower floors retaining their original medieval structure while upper sections show later modifications and alterations.
Early settlements in the area date back to the early medieval period, but the castle's first written mention occurred in 1286 when it was described as a fortification next to a mill. Over the following centuries it was repeatedly rebuilt and reinforced to maintain its strategic role along the Neckar.
The castle serves today as a cultural venue where the local community hosts concerts, exhibitions, and celebrations throughout the year. Visitors experience it as a living center for arts and local gatherings that blends past and present uses.
The castle is accessible from outside and located on elevated ground that can be reached on foot from the town. Visitors should note that interior access may be guided and certain areas might be restricted depending on events or activities taking place there.
Beneath the castle's medieval foundations archaeologists have found evidence of early medieval settlement on the site, showing the location was significant long before any written records. These discoveries reveal the castle was built on land that was already important to the region.
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