Festung Marienberg - Würzburg, Germany
N 49° 47.386 E 009° 55.246
32U E 566275 N 5515663
Festung Marienberg (Marienberg Fortess) has been a fort since ancient times and is a symbol of Würzburg. It served as a home of the local prince-bishops for nearly five centuries.
Waymark Code: WM13DHH
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 11/15/2020
Views: 5
In about 1000 BC, a celtic refuge castle was built by members of the Umfield culture and the later Hallstatt culture had trade contacts with ancient Greece. Between 100 AD and the 6th century, control of the area changed hands from the Suevi, Marcomanni, Allemani and Burgundians before the Franks took control of the area.
Fortifications were only constructed beginning in the 13th century when the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg moved their residence to Marienberg. 1200 saw the construction of medieval fortifications under Bishop Konrad von Querfurt. The Keep, or Bergfried, was built at that time. Enlargements, walls and additions were completed throughout medieval times, culminating with the additions under Bishop Rudolf von Scherenberg.
In 1525, the German Peasants' war took place and the fortress successfully withstood siege by the peasants. Other reconstructions took place following fires in the late 1500s. In 1631, the Swedish army captured and plundered the fortress during the 30 years war. Additional fortifications followed, including and outer set of walls.
Repeated wars from 1795-1815, including the Napoleon Wars, saw the fortress change hands several times. In the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71 the fortress served as a garrison and prison camp and later fell into disuse until it was used as a troop barracks in World War I. The fortress was damaged by bombing during World War II and was restored from 1950 through 1990.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1200
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": The Prince-Bishops of Würzburg
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: There are various ongoing restoration projects, but it is very good.
This site is administered by ----: Bayerischen Schlösserverwaltung
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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