Friedrichsburg (Hechingen)

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Friedrichsburg Castle was a princely castle in renaissance style, situated in Hechingen, within the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was the residence of the princes of Hohenzollern-Hechingen. At the start of the nineteenth century, the castle was demolished and replaced by the ‘Neues Schloss’. Today, nothing remains anymore of the Friedrichsburg.

Hechingen with the Friedrichsburg, and Hohenzollern Castle around 1643 by Matthäus Merian

Friedrichsburg at the start of the 17th century

Floor plan (ground?) of the Friedrichsburg by Pierre Michel d'Ixnard (north wing to the right)

Hunting party in front of Hechingen and Friedrichsburg castle around 1740

Hechingen

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Hechingen is a town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of the state capital of Stuttgart and 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Lake Constance and the Swiss border.

View to the old town

Hechingen (middleground) and Hohenzollern Castle (background, atop the hill) around 1860.

Hechingen with the Friedrichsburg, and Hohenzollern Castle around 1643 by Matthäus Merian

Convent Church St. Luzen (2019)