Madenburg Castle, Medieval rock castle in Eschbach, Germany.
The castle extends across 180 meters in length and 50 meters in width, making it the largest fortification complex in Southern Palatinate.
First documented in 1076 as Parthenopolis, the castle served as an imperial fortress to protect the Kaiserbach Valley alongside Trifels Castle.
The name Madenburg derives from Virgin Mary, reflecting medieval religious influences on castle naming practices in the Rhineland-Palatinate region.
The Madenburgverein association maintains the castle grounds and offers access to a tower with views of the Palatine Forest.
In 1826, thirty-eight citizens from Eschbach jointly purchased the castle, marking an early example of community heritage preservation.
Location: Eschbach
Accessibility: Niedostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
GPS coordinates: 49.16825,8.00808
Latest update: May 17, 2025 15:41
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