Château Saint-Léon, Medieval castle in Eguisheim, France.
The castle follows an octagonal layout with a central keep and stone walls characteristic of 13th-century military architecture in Alsace.
Built around 1220 by the Counts of Eguisheim, the fortress later became property of the Bishop of Strasbourg during the 13th century.
The castle premises include a neo-Romanesque chapel constructed in 1895, dedicated to Pope Leo IX from the Eguisheim noble family.
The structure remains open to visitors and serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions and municipal receptions organized by Eguisheim.
A fire in 1877 destroyed multiple houses within the castle courtyard, leading to substantial modifications of the original medieval layout.
Location: Eguisheim
Inception: 1220
Address: place du Château-Saint-Léon
GPS coordinates: 48.04267,7.30607
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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