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Schloss ob Ellwangen, Ellwangen

#4 among attractions in Ellwangen

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Schloss ob Ellwangen, Ellwangen

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The castle ob Ellwangen served from 1460 as a residence and seat of power for the prince princes of the Ellwangen prince provostry and from 1802/1803 to 1842 as an electoral or royal residence. It was originally built around 1200 as a fortified castle for the monastery of Ellwangen, which at that time was already independent of the empire.

The extensive complex is located at about 505 meters above sea level on a hill above the city center of Ellwangen in eastern Württemberg in the midst of meadow orchards. Together with the Schönenberg Church, the castle forms a landmark of Ellwangen that is visible from afar.

Coordinates: 48°57'51"N, 10°8'21"E
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Schloss ob Ellwangen 12Ellwangen 73479 Germany

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Schloss ob Ellwangen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen, St. Vitus, Mary's Church, Protestant church.

  • alamannenmuseum ellwangen0.5 miW
    Museum

    Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen, Ellwangen

    14 min walk • The Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen in Ellwangen was opened in 2001 and provides a lively overview of 500 years of Alamannic history from the early Middle Ages with finds from all over southern Germany.

  • st vitus ellwangen~1920 ftSW
    Historical place, Church, Sacred and religious sites

    St. Vitus, Ellwangen

    10 min walk • The Basilica of St. Vitus Ellwangen is a late Romanesque vaulted building from the 13th century. This sacred building, which characterizes the townscape, has served as the Catholic parish church for the core city of Ellwangen since secularization.

  • marys church ellwangen0.4 miSW
    Church

    Mary's Church, Ellwangen

    12 min walk • St. Mary's Church in the center of Ellwangen is a Catholic church built in 1427 as a city church for the city parish of Ellwangen and today belongs to the parish of St. Vitus.

  • protestant church ellwangen0.4 miW
    Church

    Protestant church, Ellwangen

    10 min walk • The baroque Stadtkirche Ellwangen is a Protestant church in the city center of Ellwangen that characterizes the cityscape of Ellwangen.

  • schonenbergkirche ellwangen0.6 miNE
    Sacred and religious sites, Church

    Schönenbergkirche, Ellwangen

    16 min walk • The Schönenbergkirche, also known as the pilgrimage church "Zu Unserer Lieben Frau", is located on the 530 meter high Schönenberg near Ellwangen and is an important church building in the region of East Württemberg.

  • antoniuskapelle ellwangen1.3 miSW
    Church

    Antoniuskapelle, Ellwangen

    33 min walk • The Chapel of St. Anthony in the Ellwangen district of Schrezheim is famous for its faience altar, which comes from the Schrezheim porcelain manufactory and is one of the most important works of faience art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schloss ob Ellwangen?

Nearby attractions include St. Vitus, Ellwangen (10 min walk), Protestant church, Ellwangen (10 min walk), Mary's Church, Ellwangen (12 min walk), Alamannenmuseum Ellwangen, Ellwangen (14 min walk).

Where to next? Visit baden wurttemberg Baden-Württemberg region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Germany.

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