Medieval castle ruins Fürstenstein
Medieval castle ruins Fürstenstein, Archaeological site and castle ruins in Ettingen, Switzerland.
Description
Fürstenstein is castle ruins in Ettingen, located on elevated ground and made of medieval stone remains. The preserved walls and structures offer insight into the defensive architecture of fortifications from that period.
History
The castle was built in the 12th century in the Basel-Landschaft region. Over the centuries it lost importance and gradually fell into decay.
Culture
The ruins show how people built and defended castles during medieval times. You can still see the techniques craftspeople used back then.
Practical
The site can be reached via Felsentorweg in the municipality of Ettingen. This makes it easy for visitors to find and explore the ruins.
Did you know?
The ruins hold regional significance status as a Swiss cultural property. This reflects their value to the local heritage.
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