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Hohenstaufen Fortress Ruins
The family seat
Hohenstaufen Fortress Ruins
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The family seatHohenstaufen Fortress Ruins

Right into the late Middle Ages, the castle on Hohenstaufen was a focal point of political power. There is evidence that Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa stayed here in 1181.

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Hohenstaufen Fortress Ruins

A fortress and widow's residence

Hohenstaufen, Wäscherschloss Castle and Lorch Monastery are key historical locations for the Staufer – representing the birthplace of the dynasty, the official family seat, and its initial burial site.

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If you want to see Baden-Württemberg at its most beautiful, visit the many palaces and gardens run by the state heritage agency, Staatliche Schlösser und Gärten. How about a perfectly-preserved monastery complex, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maulbronn? Or there are Heidelberg's world-famous ruins. And there's much, much more.