Eschach in Füssen in Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Hohes Schloss zu Füssen
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High Castle at Füssen
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
1. Hohes Schloss zu Füssen / High Castle at Füssen Marker
Abriss der Baugeschichte
Der Füssener Schloßberg blickt auf eine lange Befestigungstradition zurück, da der unter ihm gelegene Lechübergang ab 46/47 n. Chr. eine wichtige Station an der Via Claudia Augusta bzw. der späteren Salzstraße bildete. Zuerst in spätrömischer Zeit mit einem Kastell und im Hochmittelalter wohl mit einem Königshof bebaut, wurde er um 1280 in die Stadtbefestigung integriert. 1292 musste der bayerische Herzog Ludwig der Strenge einen widerrechtlich von ihm begonnenen Burgbau einstellen.
Erst 1322 vollendete der neue Stadtherr Bischof Friedrich I. von Augsburg die Burg, die nach mehreren kleineren Ausbaumaßnahmen zwischen 1486 und 1505 unter Fürstbischof Friedrich von Zollern ihre heutige prachtvolle Gestalt erhielt. Kaiser Maximilian I. schätzte Füssen so sehr, dass er sich zwischen 1492 und 1518 ganze 36 Mal hier aufhielt. Barocke und moderne Baueingriffe reduzierten diesen großartigen Bestand nur punktuell. Sehenswert sind vor allem die spätgotischen Illusionsmalereien an den Fassaden und der Rittersaal sowie die Staatsgalerie und die städtische Gemäldegalerie im Nordflügel.
Bildunterschriften
Blick von Südosten über die Altstadt auf das Hohe Schloss. Zeichnung Domenico Quaglio um 1830. Museum der Stadt Füssen
Oben: Virtuelle Rekonstruktion der Burg- baustelle 1292, kurz vor Einstellung der illegalen Baumaßnahme. Blick von Westen. © Büro für Burgenforschung Dr. Zeune && Reunion Media 2010
Unten: Virtuelle Rekonstruktion der Burg nach 1322, nachdem Bischof Friedrich I. das Bauwerk vollendet hatte. Blick von Westen. © Büro für Burgenforschung Dr. Zeune Et Reunion Media 2010
© Dr. Joachim Zeune und Andreas Koop 2018, Text: Büro für Burgenforschung Dr. Zeune- www.burgenforschung-zeune.de, Gestaltung: designgruppe koop Rückholz www.designgruppe-koop.de, Im Auftrag der Galerien im Hohen Schloss www.hohesschloss.fuessen.de
Building history
The castlehill of Füssen was fortified already in late-roman times, guarding a bridge over the river Lech which was part of the roman Via Claudia Augusta (built 46/47 A.D.; later known als "Salt Road"). Before the hill was enclosed by the town wall in the 1280s, it seems to have been topped by a royal manor. In 1291 the Bavarian duke Louis the Severe illegally began to erect a castle which was completed in 1322 by the new lord of the town, bishof Frederic I of Augsburg.
But it was bishop Frederic II who in 1486-1505 turned this castle into a splendid residence. The German emperor Maximilian I liked this place so much that he visited it 36 times between 1492 and 1518. Above all, the illusionstic paintings which adorn the outer walls are outstanding. Also the "Rittersaal" ("Knight's Hall") and the two art galleries with historic paintings within the northern wing are worth a visit.
Captions
Southeastern view of the town and castle in 1830, drawn by Domenico Quaglio.
Top: Virtual depiction of the construction of the castle in 1292 when the illegal building activities were stopped.
Bottom: Virtual depiction of the construction of the castle when completed by bishof Frederic I after 1322.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1280.
Location. 47° 34.05′ N, 10° 41.939′ E. Marker is in Füssen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ostallgäu. It is in Eschach. It is on Ritterstraße. The marker is located at the entrance to the High Castle and Clock Tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ritterstraße 11, Füssen BY 87629, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sympert Niggel (a few steps from this marker); Hohes Schloß zu Füssen • der Fallturm / High Castle at Füssen • The Drop Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Hohes Schloß zu Füssen • Innenhof / High Castle at Füssen • Inner Courtyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfarrer Sebastian Kneipp / Pastor Sebastian Kneipp
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
2. The entrance to the High Castle at Füssen and Marker
Also see . . . Willkommen in der Burgenregion Allgäu-Außerfern!. German Language (Submitted on September 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
3. A view inside the courtyard of the castle with the clock tower
Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024
4. High Castle at Füssen
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
