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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Veitsburg, Ravensburg
The Welf castle "Ravensburg", first mentioned in 1088, became the property of the Staufers in 1191 and after their downfall it passed to the House of Habsburg. The name "Veitsburg" became common around 1500 and referred to the castle chapel of St. Veit. The castle burned down in 1647. One of the original three keeps has been partially preserved in the buildings of the inn. To the east are the former stables with the draw well (16th century/now a youth hostel).
Text / Source: Baden-Württemberg State Education Server
schule-bw.de/faecher-und-schularten/gesellschaftswissenschaftliche-und-philosophische-faecher/landeskunde-landesgeschichte
July 3, 2024
Veitsburg, Ravensburg
The Welf castle "Ravensburg", first mentioned in 1088, became the property of the Staufers in 1191 and after their downfall it passed to the House of Habsburg. The name "Veitsburg" became common around 1500 and referred to the castle chapel of St. Veit. The castle burned down in 1647. One of the original three keeps has been partially preserved in the buildings of the inn. To the east are the former stables with the draw well (16th century/now a youth hostel).
Text / Source: Baden-Württemberg State Education Server
schule-bw.de/faecher-und-schularten/gesellschaftswissenschaftliche-und-philosophische-faecher/landeskunde-landesgeschichte
July 3, 2024
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