Wildensorg in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Geschichte der Altenburg
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History of the Altenburg
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Geschichte der Altenburg / History of the Altenburg Marker
902 - Castum Babenberg erstmals genannt
1109 - im Besitz des Stiftes St. Jakob
1124 - Weihe d.Kapelle durch Bischof Otto d. Hlg.
1251 - im Besitz des Hochstiftes Bamberg
1400 - bischöfliche Residenz. veictz mit Kunstschätzen ausgestattet
1505 - unter Bischof Georg II. Schenk v. Limpurg Albrecht Dürer u. Dr. Faust auf der Burg
1553 - Plünderung u. Brandschatzung durch Markgraf Albrecht Alcibiades
1718 - Bergrutsch an der Nordostecke d. Ringmauer
1719 - Blitzschlag vernichtete Spitze d. Bergfrieds
1801 - Ruine von Dr. Marcus erworben
1812 - E.T.A. Hoffmann auf der Burg
1816 - Dr.Marcus am Fuß der Burg beigesetzt
1818 - Altenburgverein gegründet (Besitzer d. Burg)
1901-2 - Neubau des Palasgebäudes durch Gustav Haberle
Seit 1818 im Besitz und der Obhut des Altenburgverein e.D. Bamberg
902 – Castellum Babenberg first mentioned
1109 – Owned by the Collegiate Foundation of St. James
1124 – Consecration of the chapel by Bishop Otto the Holy
1251 – Owned by the Prince-Bishopric
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1400 – Episcopal residence, furnished with art treasures
1505 – Under Bishop Georg II Schenk von Limpurg: Albrecht Dürer and Dr. Faust at the castle
1553 – Plundering and pillaging by Margrave Albrecht Alcibiades
1718 – Landslide at the northeast corner of the ring wall
1719 – Lightning destroyed the top of the keep
1801 – Ruins acquired by Dr. Marcus
1812 – E.T.A. Hoffmann at the castle (Hoffmann’s Cell)
1816 – Dr. Marcus buried at the foot of the castle
1818 – Altenburg Association founded (owner of the castle)
1901–02 – Reconstruction of the Palas building by Gustav Haeberle
Since 1818 in the possession and care of the Altenburg Association, Bamberg
Erected by Georg Schneider, Vice President of the Chamber of Crafts for Upper Franconia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 49° 52.838′ N, 10° 52.129′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Wildensorg. It is at the intersection of Altenburg and Altennburger Str. on Altenburg. The marker is located on the grounds of the Bamburg Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Altenburg 1, Bamberg BY 96049, 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
Photographed by James Hulse
2. The view of the History of the Altenburg Marker at the draw bridge gate entrance
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The draw bridge gate entrance to the Bamberg Castle (Altenburg)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
4. Castle tower
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
5. The Palas building of the Bamberg Castle
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
6. The view of the exterior castle wall
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on August 30, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on August 29, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
