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Sanspareil

Zwernitz Castle

Zwernitz, originally the hereditary seat of the Walpodes of Upper Franconia, is located in an area used for centuries by the local rulers for hunting.
The keep and the tithe barn made of rusticated ashlars are part of the original Romanesque complex built in 1200. In 1338 the castle came into the possession of the Hohenzollern family. Around two centuries later the half-timbered buildings of the lower castle were added. When the rock garden was laid out, it was designed to incorporate a view of the castle located on a natural elevation above it.

Today, in addition to historic weapons and furniture, Zwernitz Castle has an interesting exhibition on its history and inhabitants as well as on the village of Sanspareil. From the keep there is a panoramic view over the wooded hills of Franconian Switzerland.

Due to extensive building works Zwernitz Castle can not be visited until spring 2011.

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