Marburger Schloss

Southern view

The Marburger Schloss (Marburg castle), a.k.a. Landgrafenschloss Marburg, is a castle in Marburg, Hesse, Germany, located on top of Schlossberg (287 m NAP). Built in the 11th century as a fort, it became the first residence of Landgraviate of Hesse (HRE). Marburg Colloquy had been held here in 1529.

The building is today used partly as a museum (Marburger Universitätsmuseum für Kulturgeschichte, Wilhelmsbau, since 1981)[1] and as an event site.

Location

The landmark is located West of the city.

See also

External links

Media related to Marburger Schloss at Wikimedia Commons

Literature

References

  1. www.uni-marburg.de Philipps-Universität Marburg, Das Marburger Landgrafenschloss. Retrieved 2012-05-20.

Coordinates: 50°48′37″N 8°46′01″E / 50.810222°N 8.767017°E / 50.810222; 8.767017

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