Wartburg Castle

12th century1067Germany

CountryGermany

RegionThuringia

Period12th century

Year Built1067

About Wartburg Castle

Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German here while hiding in 1521-22. Said to have inspired the word wart in the name. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle was the setting for the legendary Sangerkrieg, a contest of minstrels.

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