Burg Saarburg, Medieval castle ruins in Saarburg, Germany.
The castle ruins stand on a prominent hill above the Saar River, featuring remaining walls, towers, and a round keep with a shield wall.
Count Siegfried of Luxembourg constructed Burg Saarburg in 964 AD, establishing it as a strategic fortress for controlling trade routes along the Saar River.
The castle ruins represent medieval architectural techniques and defense systems, displaying the military engineering capabilities of the Middle Ages.
Visitors can climb to the top of the preserved keep for views of Saarburg town, with informational signs explaining the castle's different sections.
French forces transformed this once-powerful episcopal residence into ruins in 1705 by deliberately destroying its defensive structures with explosives.
Location: Saarburg
Inception: 964
GPS coordinates: 49.60960,6.55514
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:26
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Catholic Clergy House
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Sculpture
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