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Wartburg Castle
Germany is a country of fairytale castles, among them, Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Thuringia. For anyone with an interest in feudal Europe, a trip to the castle is a must. Sitting majestically atop a hill, the castle was founded by Count Ludwig of Thuringia in 1067. Today, it retains some original sections from the feudal period, but the restoration work done on the castle in the 19th century gives a better picture of how it might have looked at the height of its importance. Steeped in history, one of the most famous events to have taken place within the fortress walls came as a result of temporary resident, Martin Luther. It was here that the exiled Protestant reformer translated the New Testament into German. Wartburg is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
