Forgotten History
Wartburg
Eisenach, Germany
The Wartburg (German pronunciation: [ˈvaʁtbʊʁk]) is a castle originally built in the Middle Ages. At an elevation of 410 metres (1,350 ft) in the state of Thuringia, Germany, it is situated on a southwest-facing precipice and overlooks the town of Eisenach to the north. It was the home of St. Elisabeth of Hungary, the place where Martin Luther translated the New Testament of the Bible into German, the site of the Wartburg festival of 1817 and the supposed setting for the possibly legendary Sängerkrieg. It was an important inspiration for Ludwig II when he decided to build Neuschwanstein Castle. Wartburg is the most visited tourist attraction in Thuringia after Weimar. Although the castle today still contains substantial original structures from the 12th through 15th centuries, much of the interior dates back only to the 19th century. In 1999, Wartburg Castle was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of its quintessential medieval architecture and its historical and religious significance.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Eisenach, Germany
- Address
- Auf der Wartburg 1, Eisenach
- Coordinates
- 50.96611, 10.30639
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q151545
What is Wartburg?
Wartburg is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Auf der Wartburg 1. Other places close by: Wartburgschanze, Elisabethplan and fountain near Wartburg Castle, Eisenacher Burg, Das verfluchte Jungfernloch.
Where is Wartburg?
Wartburg is in Eisenach, Germany. Coordinates: 50.96611, 10.30639.
How do I get to Wartburg?
Wartburg is at Auf der Wartburg 1, Eisenach, Germany (50.96611, 10.30639). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.