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Colombier Castle
Colombier Castle is located in the municipality of Colombier in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Its architecture reflects various epochs and building styles.
History+
The origins of Colombier Castle date back, with the construction of an initial structure presumed to be between the 11th and 13th centuries. The current complex is the result of numerous transformations. Particularly distinctive are the Gothic elements in the southeastern area, which originated in the 15th and 16th centuries. The entrance tower dates from 1543. In the 17th and 19th centuries, the castle underwent further changes, with the inner courtyard temporarily used as a parade and exercise ground. Since 1824, part of the complex has served as a barracks, which is still in military use today, housing Infantry Officer School 1 and Infantry Recruit School 5.
On site+
Today, a military museum and a cotton museum can be explored within Colombier Castle. Despite its military use, parts of the castle are accessible to the public.
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