Neustadt an der Weinstrasse Travel Tip:
Hambach Castle
Hambach Castle
Hambach Castle is considered to be the symbol of the German democracy movement because of the Hambacher Fest which occurred here in 1832. The then-ruined castle was the focal point of the discontent of the Palatinate people over the repressive measures of the Bavarian administration which had been in office since 1816. The administration had retracted important rights which had been given to the people by French Revolution troops (governing 1797/98-1815).
The castle is located on the Schlossberg mountain in the eastern outskirts of the Palatine Forest. The estate ruled both as a protection castle and as a robber baron castle over the trade roads and the northern route of the Anterior Palatinate section of the Way of St. James. Archaeological finds prove that the area of Hambach Castle was used in late Roman times, and in late Carolingian Dynasty times and Ottonian dynasty times a castle of refuge was built there. Portions remain in front of and under the outer ring wall.
Today the national memorial is a museum and convention center with over 200,000 visitors per year. Also Presidents of Germany mostly connect their inaugural visit in Rhineland-Palatinate with a visit to this historic site.
Hours: November – March: daily 11 am ‐ 5 pm, April – October: daily 10 am – 6 pm.
[ Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hambach_Castle ]
Related: http://www.hambacher-schloss.de/
Address: Hambacher Schloss, 67434 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse
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Neustadt an der Weinstraße (formerly known as "Neustadt an der Haardt") is a city located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. With 53,892 inhabitants as of 2002, it is the largest city called Neustadt.
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