In spite of its exposed position, the round tower with its wooden roof construction was one of the few castle buildings to survive the bombing of Nuremberg. Information for visitors with reduced mobility There is a lift to the Knights' Hall in the Palas; all other rooms in the Imperial Castle can only be reached via stairs.. The Deep Well can only be visited with a guided tour and requires a separate ticket.
More Photos . ): Diplomata 15: Die Urkunden Konrads II. After the war, the castle was restored under the direction of Rudolf Esterer and Julius Lincke to its historical form, including the Luginsland tower which had been completely destroyed. The city of Nuremberg prospered and became one of the most important towns in Germany. In the middle of the bailey is one of the most important buildings in the castle complex, the well house with the Deep Well.
A wide footpath leads into the outer courtyard through the Heavenly Gate (Himmelstor) situated next to the Hasenburg tower (named after the Bohemian Hasenburg family).
A wide footpath leads into the outer courtyard through the The Burgraves' Castle was situated on the area between the Archeological excavations within the castle unearthed remnants of walls dated around 1000, and in deeper strata even older ones that may be attributed to a building of Henry III used the castle in his campaigns to extend his rule over Upon the death of Henry V in 1125, the last member of the Salian dynasty, his elected successor Upon Lothair's death in 1137, the Hohenstaufen Conrad was elected King Henry VI apparently was engaged in various building activities related to the Palas, the Imperial Chapel and adjacent buildings.After the last count of Raabs had died, his son-in-law Frederick II stayed at the castle at least 16 times, and his son King Frederick II made his last visit to Germany in 1236 and returned to Italy in 1237 for the remaining thirteen years of his life, leaving the German affairs to his son Both the Burgraves and the city improved their positions in the surrounding lands. Birgit Friedel, G. Ulrich Großmann (translated by Margaret Marks): This article is based on the two foregoing sources, unless indicated otherwiseDocument 30 in: Harry Bresslau unter Mitwirkung von H. Wibel und A. Hessel (Hrsg.
The castle continued to be used on important formal occasions. The first fortified buildings appear to have been erected around 1000.The usual access to the castle is via Burgstrasse ending in front of the sandstone ridge. Diplomata) Mit Nachträgen zu den Urkunden Heinrichs II.. Hannover 1909, p. 33–34 ( With this assumption in mind, the Deep Well is one of the oldest parts of the castle you can visit. The Thus, it was inevitable that the relations between the city and the Burgraves on the castle hill deteriorated significantly. Tiefer Brunnen: Deep well - See 21 traveler reviews, 29 candid photos, and great deals for Nuremberg, Germany, at Tripadvisor. In the middle of the bailey is one of the most important buildings in the castle complex, the well house with the Deep Well.
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg Deep Well and Sinwell Tower Well House (left) with adjacent Bathhouse. At this time, in 1538 to 1545, bastions were built on the northern side of the castle to better protect it against an improved artillery, and the Castle was integrated in the renewed and improved fortifications of the city. The Deep Well, which was the castle’s most important source of water in times of siege, is a particularly famous feature. More. While the history of the Nuremberg Castle Deep Well is shrouded in mystery, experts estimate that it dates all the way back to the first buildings of the castle as a water source would have been a crucial part of early construction. Imperial Castle Nuremberg The Imperial Castle, first mentioned in a document as a royal property in 1050, is the symbol of Nuremberg. Segnitz at the river Main "Drachenburg. Photo of Nuremberg Castle, Deep Well "Tiefer Brunnen" Deep Well in Nuremberg Castle. Although the first documented mention of the well dates from the 14th century, it is probably as old as the Imperial Castle itself. Rothenburg o. d. Tauber, Germany.
The Sinwell Tower served as a "keep", in other words it was primarily built for status and defence purposes, and probably functioned mainly as an optical deterrent. From 1050 to 1571 all the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire stayed in it at various times during their reign. The new helm with a complex wooden support construction inside replaced the original which had four oriels like that of the "Luginsland" put up by the city in 1377. Photos of the Region . In 1367, the city obstructed the Burgraves' access to the city by a wall in front of their castle, and in 1377, the city erected the With the political and commercial rise of the city, the Imperial Castle became less attractive. The In the 1930s, the general opinion of 19th century art and architecture had deteriorated. Since 1594, the Imperial Diet had met only in Regensburg. Because of its considerable height, attackers could be detected quickly. The present entrance is through an extension on the north side; the wooden staircase inside which leads to the platform probably dates from the 18th or 19th century. The two-storey building dates according to the inscription from 1563, and the half-timbered storey was completely renewed in 1951.
During the In World War II, the castle was damaged in 1944-45, with only the Imperial Chapel and the Sinwell Tower remaining entirely intact. With its massive construction and an entrance which was originally half-way up the tower, it was predestined for use as a repository, as a treasury or a prison.
Tickets for the well and Sinwell Tower cost €3.00, so it’s most economical to buy the combination ticket if you plan on visiting the well as part of your Nuremberg Castle tour.