Zug Castle

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Zug Castle, Medieval fortress in Zug, Switzerland.

The stone castle stands on a hill with defensive walls and towers overlooking Lake Zug and the surrounding Swiss landscape.

Construction of the castle began in the 13th century, serving as a strategic fortification and administrative center for the region's governance.

The castle functions as a museum displaying artifacts and exhibits about local traditions, daily life, and regional development through different periods.

Located at Kirchenstrasse 11, the castle contains multiple exhibition spaces across different levels connected by staircases with informational panels in multiple languages.

The castle houses a collection of books from the former Capuchin Monastery of Zug, preserving centuries of religious and educational materials.

Location: Zug

Location: Zug

Part of: list of cultural properties in Zug

Address: Kirchenstrasse 11

GPS coordinates: 47.16520,8.51671

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:49

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