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Neuchâtel Castle

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Location: Neuchâtel, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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1. Neuchâtel Castle – Place Pury, Neuchâtel loop from Colombier Allées Littorail

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2. Place Pury, Neuchâtel – Biohotel L'Aubier in Neuchâtel loop from Neuchâtel

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3. Place Pury, Neuchâtel loop from La Coudre

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Paul

September 11, 2022

Château (castle)
The castle, whose origins date back to the 12th century, is one of the highlights of your visit. Brief description of the outside: a tour along the outer walls gives an overview of the various parts of the building, which are grouped around a large and a smaller courtyard to the south. You can enter from rue de la Collégiale or via the cloister.
South side: the Philippe de Hochberg gallery is built on a raised wall and widened by a series of three-tiered bases. Six windows with stone mullions break through the yellow sandstone masonry. Twelve coats of arms, restored in 1898, commemorate the occupation of the country by the Confederates in the 16th century. West side: the Romanesque part is one of the few examples of civil architecture of that era in our country. Various parts of the west façade, with three cornices lying one above the other and richly decorated with vine leaves and tendril ornaments, were completely rebuilt in 1866 from yellow sandstone. East side: the eastern façade of the castle can be reached through a passage under the corner tower. The mighty towers and the fortress-like character of the high walls, at the foot of which the roofs of the old town nestle closely together, are impressive.
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BEATrailmaster

October 14, 2019

The vivid castle was built in the 12th century. From the castle walls you have a wonderful view of Lake Neuchâtel. The church is also located at the castle, which sits very imposingly on the hill.

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BEATrailmaster

October 14, 2019

Neuchâtel Castle was created in the 12th century. Currently (September - November 2019) it is being renovated and is not accessible.

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Location: Neuchâtel, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

Neuchâtel Castle

1. Neuchâtel Castle – Place Pury, Neuchâtel loop from Colombier Allées Littorail

2. Place Pury, Neuchâtel – Biohotel L'Aubier in Neuchâtel loop from Neuchâtel

3. Place Pury, Neuchâtel loop from La Coudre

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