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Château du Warthenberg

France · 12th century

Château du Warthenberg in France
Photo: Ralf Schulze from Koblenz, Germany · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Château du Warthenberg is a ruined castle in the commune of Ernolsheim-lès-Saverne, in the department of Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France. It is a listed historical monument since 1994.

Text adapted from “Château du Warthenberg” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Château du Warthenberg ranks #7,965 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #759 of the 793 mapped in France. Founded 1158, it is older than 80% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 756 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 11 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Strasbourg, 37 km away. It is one of the 63 landmarks on the atlas's regional map of Alsace. See how France compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Château du Warthenberg?

Château du Warthenberg stands in France, at 48.79371°, 7.37587°.

When was Château du Warthenberg built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1158. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Château du Warthenberg?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #7,965 of 9,079 worldwide, and #759 in France. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Château du Warthenberg?

Château de Herrenstein, about 4 km away.

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