Wülzburg, Renaissance fortress in Weißenburg in Bayern, Germany
The pentagonal fortress sits on a hilltop 200 meters above Weißenburg, reaching an elevation of 630 meters with massive stone fortifications.
Originally constructed as a Benedictine monastery in the 11th century, the structure was transformed into a military fortress between 1588 and 1605.
The fortress design reflects Italian Renaissance military architecture, featuring bastions and extensive defensive structures built by architects Rocco Guerrini and Blasius Berwart.
Visitors can walk both the outer circuit and inner courtyard of the fortress, with designated parking spaces near the main entrance.
During World War I, the fortress held Charles de Gaulle as a prisoner, and later served as a prison camp during World War II.
Location: Weißenburg in Bayern
Architects: Rocco Guerrini, Blasius Berwart
Architectural style: Renaissance
Elevation above the sea: 631 m
Address: Wülzburg 6,Wülzburg 9
GPS coordinates: 49.02556,11.00528
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:47
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