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Fuchssteiner Tower (Amberg Castle)

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Fuchssteiner Tower (Amberg Castle)

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  • Location: Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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    May 16, 2021

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    The Fuchssteiner takes its name from Johann Fuchssteiner, who acted as Chancellor of Count Palatine Friedrich. Obviously, he did not take it very seriously with his official duties, which is why his employer unceremoniously imprisoned in this tower.
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    January 4, 2022

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    Electoral government chancellery
    In order to separate court and administration, Elector Friedrich II established the electoral government chancellery between 1544 and 1547, with which the Renaissance found its way into Amberg.
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    Fuchsstein Tower of Amberg Castle
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    Elevation 410 m

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    Location: Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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