Hohenzollern castle by @sebastianoochristian in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Hohenzollern Castle is one of the most breathtaking hilltop fortresses in Europe. Originally built in the 11th century, it served as the ancestral seat of the powerful Hohenzollern family the dynasty that later ruled Prussia and the German Empire. The present castle, completed in the mid-19th century under King Frederick William IV of Prussia, is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture. With its soaring towers, grand co

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The third castle to stand on top of this mountain in Baden-Württemberg, Hohenzollern Castle is the ancestral home of the imperial family of Germany, the House of Hohenzollern. Their monarchy ended with the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II at the end of World War I, and many of the dynasty's royal artifacts are displayed here, including the Prussian royal crown and items belonging to Frederick the Great. The castle is still owned and occupied by the Hohenzollerns and is open to tourists year-round