Castle
Runneburg
🇩🇪 Germany · 12th century
Castle in Weißensee, Germany. Runneburg ranks #5,070 of 6,412 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #447 of the 450 mapped in Germany. Founded 1168, it is older than 84% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 337 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Runneburg?
Runneburg stands in Germany, at 51.2003°, 11.0622°.
When was Runneburg built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1168. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Runneburg?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,070 of 6,412 worldwide, and #447 in Germany. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Runneburg?
Ettersburg Castle and Park, about 24 km away.
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