Schloss Altenburg – Von der Kaiserpfalz zum Residenzschloss

Altenburg Castle is one of the most important castle complexes in Thuringia. Its history stretches back over 1,000 years – from the medieval imperial palace through the Wettin dynasty to the ducal residence. Kings, emperors, electors, and dukes once resided on the castle hill. In this video, we explore the impressive castle complex from the outside, taking a look at the historic fortifications, the Hausmann Tower, and the castle's distinctive turrets. We also delve into the eventful history of Altenburg Castle and learn which events have shaped this place over the centuries. The castle became particularly famous due to the abduction of the Altenburg Princes in 1455, one of the most spectacular events in German history. 📍 Altenburg Castle, Thuringia If you're interested in such historical sites, please subscribe and activate notifications so you don't miss any future documentaries about castles, palaces, and fortresses. _________________________________________________________________________ You can also find me: Twitch: Balzifer Instagram: Balzifer_ _________________________________________________________________________ Sources: Altenburg Castle – “From Castle to Palace” Altenburg Castle – History of the Palace and Imperial Palace Altenburg Castle (Thuringia), Wikipedia German Foundation for Monument Protection – Altenburg Castle Thuringian Tourism – Altenburg Castle _________________________________________________________________________ Music and sound effects: Licensed by artlist.io _________________________________________________________________________ Equipment: Drone: https://amzn.to/4hZVDRO Small camera: https://amzn.to/3M7ZBcb Streaming camera: https://amzn.to/4cCnUtW Wireless microphone: https://amzn.to/3M90pO9 Studio microphone: https://amzn.to/3SO39nV Flashlight: https://amzn.to/3yPGvoc Gimbal: https://amzn.to/46MOsY1 Streaming light: https://amzn.to/3SRzB91