The Wartburg

This castle in a big, old forest in the German former state of Thüringen was built in 1070, by a Duke Lodewijk. It remained in the family until 1243, when it was taken over by Duke Von Meissen and his relatives until 1495. Several buildings were added or altered, in different styles. The oldest part is called the Landgrafenhaus (the house of the Landgraves) with the Sängersaal (the hall for the singers) in Romanesque style. However, the Wartburg became famous by the residence of Dr. Martin...