Alte Burg, Medieval castle in Lauffen am Neckar, Germany
The Alte Burg stands on an elevated position above the Neckar River, featuring stone walls and a residential tower measuring 13 by 10.3 meters.
The castle originated in the 11th century during the Salian period and served as the seat of the Counts of Lauffen until they relocated across the river.
The structure represents the transition from wooden fortifications to stone castles in medieval Germany, marking a significant shift in noble residences.
The ground floor of the residential tower contains narrow slits for light and maintains its original defensive architecture from the medieval period.
The northern wall of the castle extension includes a shaft whose function changed after the construction of the main tower.
Location: Lauffen am Neckar
GPS coordinates: 49.07610,9.15389
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:01
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