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The '''Altenburg''' in [[Bamberg]] was first mentioned in 1109; it served next as a [[:de:Fliehburg|Fliehburg]], and then from 1305 to 1553, it was the residence of the Bamberger [[:de:Fürstbischof|Fürstbischof]]s (the sovereign bishops of Bamberg). |
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{{About|the castle in [[Upper Franconia]], [[Germany]]||Altenburg (disambiguation)}} |
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The '''Altenburg''' is a [[castle]] that sits on the tallest of the seven hills of [[Bamberg]], southern [[Germany]], overlooking the town. It is located in [[Upper Franconia]], a region in the state of [[Bavaria]], and dates back to at least 1109. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The first mention of the Altenburg was in 1109, although it is likely that it was built on the spot of an earlier [[palisade]] castle. |
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In the Second Margraves' War ([[:de:Zweiter Markgrafenkrieg|Zweiter Markgrafenkrieg]]) of 1553, the army of Margrave [[:de:Albrecht Alcibiades von Brandenburg-Kulmbach|Albrecht Alcibiades von Brandenburg-Kulmbach]] burnt the castle down to its foundations. |
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It first served as what is known in German as a "[[refuge castle|Fliehburg]]". This is a castle that was not regularly inhabited, but served mainly for city defense as a place where local residents could flee to in times of danger. |
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In 1801, the Bamberger physician [[:de:Adalbert Friedrich Marcus|Adalbert Friedrich Marcus]] acquired the decaying castle and restored it from the ground up. [[E. T. A. Hoffmann]], who was friends with Marcus, felt so drawn to the castle that he stayed for a long time in one of the wall towers. |
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In 1251, the [[prince-bishop of Bamberg]] acquired the castle. From 1305 to 1553, it was the residence of the bishops. |
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In 1818, a society for the maintenance of the Altenburg received the castle. Today one can find in the castle a restaurant, that also manages the so-called Knights Hall. This is mostly used for festive occasions such as weddings or founding celebrations. |
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In 1553, during the [[Second Margrave War]], the army of [[Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach]], burned the castle down. Afterward the castle was used as a prison for a while. |
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From 1952 to 1982, a brown bear named [[:de:Poldi|Poldi]] lived in a "Zwinger" (a small enclosure) in the castle. The Zwinger is still available, but today only houses a stuffed bear. |
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In 1801, the Bamberg physician [[:de:Adalbert Friedrich Marcus|Adalbert Friedrich Marcus]] acquired the decaying castle and restored it from the ground up. The author [[E. T. A. Hoffmann]], who was friends with Marcus, felt so drawn to the castle that he frequently stayed for a long time in one of the wall towers during the years 1808 to 1813. |
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;Quotation from a Travel Guide from the Early 20th Century |
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==The Altenburg Society== |
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In his travel guide of Bamberg and its environment around the year 1912, the author Dietrich Amende describes the castle: |
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In 1818, a society for the maintenance of the Altenburg, named the "Altenburgverein e.V. Bamberg," received the castle. The society was founded by [[:de:Anton von Grafenstein|Anton von Grafenstein]], the postmaster of Bamberg. |
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{{quote|Die Altenburg ist das Wahrzeichen Bambergs. Weithin grüßt ihr schlanker Turm in das Fränkische Land. Sie steht auf einem Bergkegel am Rande der Steigerwaldhöhe. Zusammen mit dem gegenüber auf der Jurahöhe sichtbaren Schloß Giech beherrschte sie in vergangenen Jahrhunderten die Mainebene.|Dr. Dietrich Amende<ref>Dietrich Amende, ''Bamberg und das Frankenland.'' Bamberg o. J. (around 1912).</ref>}} |
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Today the castle is open for public tours. There is also a restaurant in the castle called the "Restaurant Altenburg." The restaurant also manages the so-called Knights Hall, used mostly for events such as weddings or other celebrations. |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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From 1952 to 1982, a brown bear named [[:de:Poldi|Poldi]] lived in a ''[[Zwinger (castle)|Zwinger]]'' (a defensive enclosure) in the castle. The ''Zwinger'' is still present, but today only houses a stuffed bear. |
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==See also== |
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*{{lang-de|[[:de:Altenburg (Bamberg)|Altenburg (Bamberg)]]}} |
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== Photo gallery == |
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==External Links== |
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<br><gallery class=center caption="Altenburg"> |
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* http://www.altenburgverein.de/ |
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Altenburg von Süden 14-09-2003 (3).JPG|Seen from the South |
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* http://www.roadstoruins.com/altenburg.htm |
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Bamberg-Altenburg-02-2013-gje.jpg |
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Bamberg-Altenburg-08-2006-gje.jpg |
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Bamberg-Altenburg-12-2006-gje.jpg |
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Bamberg-Altenburg-14-2013-gje.jpg |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{unref|date=July 2016}} |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Altenburg (Bamberg)}} |
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* [http://www.altenburgverein.de/ Altenburgverein] {{in lang|de}} |
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* [https://www.restaurant-altenburg.de/index.cfm?lang=en Restaurant Altenburg] |
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{{coord|49.881|N|10.869|E|display=title|source:dewiki}} |
{{coord|49.881|N|10.869|E|display=title|source:dewiki}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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[[Category:Castles in Bavaria]] |
[[Category:Castles in Bavaria]] |
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[[Category:Bamberg]] |
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Bamberg]] |
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[[de:Altenburg (Bamberg)]] |
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[[ru:Крепость Альтенбург (Бамберг)]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:39, 5 December 2024
| Altenburg | |
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 Altenburg Castle, seen from the East | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hill castle |
| Town or city | Bamberg |
| Country | Germany |
The Altenburg is a castle that sits on the tallest of the seven hills of Bamberg, southern Germany, overlooking the town. It is located in Upper Franconia, a region in the state of Bavaria, and dates back to at least 1109.
History
[edit]The first mention of the Altenburg was in 1109, although it is likely that it was built on the spot of an earlier palisade castle.
It first served as what is known in German as a "Fliehburg". This is a castle that was not regularly inhabited, but served mainly for city defense as a place where local residents could flee to in times of danger.
In 1251, the prince-bishop of Bamberg acquired the castle. From 1305 to 1553, it was the residence of the bishops.
In 1553, during the Second Margrave War, the army of Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, burned the castle down. Afterward the castle was used as a prison for a while.
In 1801, the Bamberg physician Adalbert Friedrich Marcus acquired the decaying castle and restored it from the ground up. The author E. T. A. Hoffmann, who was friends with Marcus, felt so drawn to the castle that he frequently stayed for a long time in one of the wall towers during the years 1808 to 1813.
The Altenburg Society
[edit]In 1818, a society for the maintenance of the Altenburg, named the "Altenburgverein e.V. Bamberg," received the castle. The society was founded by Anton von Grafenstein, the postmaster of Bamberg.
Today the castle is open for public tours. There is also a restaurant in the castle called the "Restaurant Altenburg." The restaurant also manages the so-called Knights Hall, used mostly for events such as weddings or other celebrations.
From 1952 to 1982, a brown bear named Poldi lived in a Zwinger (a defensive enclosure) in the castle. The Zwinger is still present, but today only houses a stuffed bear.
Photo gallery
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References
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Altenburg (Bamberg).
- Altenburgverein (in German)
- Restaurant Altenburg
49°52′52″N 10°52′08″E / 49.881°N 10.869°E
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