The baroque fortress was in military use until 1963. Discover the stories held within the walls of England’s greatest fortifications. Once symbols of power and prestige, they now stand as monuments to hundreds of years of history. During the medieval period they set the stage for political dramas, wartime stand-offs and family feuds. All of these regimes used Petersberg Citadel and had an influence on its development. England’s castles are theatres of history. Erfurt has also been ruled by Sweden, Prussia, Napoleon, the German Empire, the Nazis, and post-World War II Soviet occupying forces, and it was part of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). The citadel was originally built on the site of a medieval Benedictine Monastery and the earliest parts of the complex date from the 12th century. Beneath the citadel is an underground maze of passageways that can be visited on guided tours organised by Erfurt Tourist Office. From stories of maidens in tall towers to. Himeji Castle exterior photographed by mattyandesu Marksburg Castle exterior, Braubach The Alhambra exterior photographed by Mirari Erdoiza. Read on for 5 of the most impressive medieval castles from around the world. It dates from a time when Erfurt was ruled by the Electors of Mainz and is a unique example of the European style of fortress construction. Castles in the Middle Ages were built as fortifications and symbols of power. It was built after 1665 on Petersberg hill and was in military use until 1963. The Petersberg Citadel is one of the largest extant early-modern citadels in Europe and covers the whole north-western part of the Erfurt city centre.
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