Habsburg Castle
Habsburg Castle (German: Schloss Habsburg, pronounced [ˌʃlɔs ˈhaːpsbʊʁk] ⓘ) is a medieval fortress located in what is now Habsburg, Switzerland, in the canton of Aargau, near the Aar River. At the time of its construction, the location was part of the Duchy of Swabia. Habsburg Castle is the original seat of the House of Habsburg, which became one of the leading imperial and royal dynasties in Europe. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
| Habsburg Castle | |
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Schloss Habsburg | |
| Habsburg | |
Habsburg Castle | |
Habsburg Castle Habsburg Castle | |
| Coordinates | 47°27′45.86″N 8°10′51.74″E |
| Type | hill castle, summit location |
| Code | CH-AG |
| Height | 505 m |
| Site information | |
| Condition | West part restored; east ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | Around 1020/30 to 1300 |
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