Hochburg

Emmendingen, Germany (DE)

The Hochburg (high castle)
11th century — founded probably by Dietrich von Hachberg
1127 — first mentioned in an official document
1553-1577 — fortifications are completely remodeled

Early 17th century — enhancement of the fortifications with 7 bastions
1634-1636 — destroyed by catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War.
1660-1678 — reconstruction and modernization
1681 — voluntary destruction to prevent an attack by French forces
1684 — fire destroys the upper part
1688 — Occupation and subsequent demolition by troops of Louis XIV
Today, the Hochburg is still a ruin.

Hochburg

Emmendingen, Germany (DE)

The Hochburg (high castle)
11th century — founded probably by Dietrich von Hachberg
1127 — first mentioned in an official document
1553-1577 — fortifications are completely remodeled
Early 17th century — enhancement of the fortifications with 7 bastions
1634-1636 — destroyed by catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War.
1660-1678 — reconstruction and modernization
1681 — voluntary destruction to prevent an attack by French forces
1684 — fire destroys the upper part
1688 — Occupation and subsequent demolition by troops of Louis XIV
Today, the Hochburg is still a ruin.

Castles
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