Burg Sulzbach, Medieval castle in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany.
Burg Sulzbach is a medieval castle complex east of the Franconian Jura in Bavaria, situated on a plateau of roughly 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres). A large outer grounds area spans several additional hectares surrounding the main fortification structure.
Archaeological excavations reveal that the site was inhabited since the Hallstatt period and developed continuously through the 14th century. During the Middle Ages, an administrative center took shape here, featuring distinctive structures like an octagonal residential tower.
The castle served as an administrative center for the surrounding region over several centuries and shaped the lives of nearby communities. Today, the remaining walls recall its role as the seat of local rulers.
The site is easily accessible on foot from central Sulzbach-Rosenberg but sits on elevated terrain with steep slopes in places. Visitors should bring appropriate footwear and allow time to explore the extensive ruins and surrounding grounds.
Beneath the medieval structures lie remains from the Hallstatt period, showing that this area has been continuously used since the Iron Age. These archaeological layers document more than two millennia of human settlement at this location.
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