Lichtenau Fortress, Medieval fortress in Lichtenau, Germany.
The defensive complex features Renaissance architecture with fortified walls, bastions, and casemates situated along Von-Heydeck-Straße in Lichtenau.
Nuremberg castellans acquired the fortress in 1406 from Frederick II of Heideck and transformed it into a strategic outpost against Brandenburg-Ansbach.
The fortress holds annual castle festivals organized by the local history society, connecting residents with the medieval heritage of Middle Franconia.
Visitors can explore the inner courtyard of the fortress and access the Nuremberg State Archives collection stored within its walls.
French troops under Louis XIV attacked the fortress in 1688, where pfleger John Frederick Haller chose armed resistance over surrender.
Location: Bavaria
Location: Lichtenau
Address: Von-Heydeck-Straße 1 91586 Lichtenau
GPS coordinates: 49.27852,10.68716
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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