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Ellwangen Castle

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Ellwangen Castle, in Baden-Württemberg, stands at an elevation of approximately 513 meters above the city of Ellwangen. As the former seat of power for the Prince-Provosts, its Baroque architecture and surrounding orchards shape the landscape and make it a landmark.

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The origins of Ellwangen Castle date back to the Middle Ages, when a castle was built around 1200, first documented in 1266. From 1460, the complex served as a residence for the Prince-Provosts. Between 1603 and 1608, under Prince-Provost Johann Christoph von Westerstetten, it was transformed into a Renaissance castle, creating the arcaded inner courtyard and the four corner towers. Following a fire in 1720, the castle was rebuilt in Baroque style under Prince-Provost Franz Ludwig von der Pfalz.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Peter Schneider

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