Imperial Castle of Nuremberg | Holy Roman Empire, 1027-1125

The Holy Roman Empire came into existence between the 9th and 10th centuries. According to Voltaire, they were “in no way holy, nor Roman, nor an empire”, however, they would rule Central Europe for close to 1000 years and produce a collection of impressive Imperial Castles—those built by the order of the Holy Roman Emperor.

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Built between 1027 and 1125, the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg was one such castle. The rulers of the Holy Roman Empire were well known to roam their territory and stay in various castles on their travels. Thanks to its position within the realm, the Castle of Nuremberg was one of the most popular stop-overs and, along with its city walls, is one of the most revered fortifications in Europe. The interior of the castle has been renovated several times, in particular before and after the Second World War. The castle overlooks the city of Nuremberg on the north side of the city walls.

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This post is part of an expanded series taken from 37 Wonders of the World in Chronological Order. You can click the link to read more, watch the video or navigate between individual posts beneath the gallery. Enjoy!

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