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Margrave's Castle, Emmendingen

Margrave's Castle, Emmendingen

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Margrave's Castle, Emmendingen

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Location: Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Michael (Wasi)

December 10, 2025

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The Margrave's Castle is a Renaissance building with a fascinating heritage. Acquired in 1588 by Margrave Jakob III, it became the site of the Emmendingen Religious Colloquy and later the official residence of the bailiffs. Today, it is a cultural center: concerts and cabaret performances take place in the castle cellar, while the city history exhibition and the Hirsmüller Photography Museum bring history and tradition to life. Located just steps from the old town, the castle seamlessly blends historical architecture with modern culture.

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Scout Jens

October 3, 2021

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The simple three-story Renaissance building with a high pitched roof has a striking octagonal stair tower on the north side and lower outbuildings. Originally it was built as a courtyard …

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Michel K.

March 30, 2018

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Today the Margrave Castle is a local history museum with the Grafmüller photo collection.

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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