CastleHerzberg am Harz

Herzberg Castle

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A four-winged complex built in half-timbered style, Herzberg Castle, stands on a hill in Herzberg am Harz. Originally a medieval castle from the 11th century, it was rebuilt as a palace after a fire in 1510 and is now one of the few half-timbered palace complexes in Lower Saxony. Its more than 700-year connection to the noble House of Welf has shaped its history and earned it the nickname Welfenschloss Herzberg.

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The origins of Herzberg Castle date back to the 11th century, when a hunting lodge was built on this site, later expanded into a castle. King Lothar III is presumed to be the possible builder. In 1144, the Welfs took over the complex, which finally came into their possession in 1158 through an exchange of goods with Frederick Barbarossa. For over seven centuries, the castle remained continuously in Welf hands. After a fire in 1510, from which the ducal family narrowly escaped, the complex was rebuilt as a palace.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Norbert Kaiser

This description draws on the facts documented in the linked Wikipedia article; Wikipedia content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wording and editing: Mobile History.

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