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I visited the Wenzelburg in Lauf an der Pegnitz this past fall and I was blown away by its beauty and history. The Wenzelburg is a medieval castle that was built in the 13th century and served as a residence for the counts of Pegnitz. It is located on an island on the river Pegnitz, and offers a stunning view of the surrounding landscape. The castle is well preserved and has a museum that displays various artifacts and exhibits related to its history and culture. I learned a lot about the life and times of the people who lived there, and I was fascinated by the stories of battles, sieges, and legends that are associated with the castle. The Wenzelburg is definitely worth a visit if you are interested in medieval history and architecture, or if you just want to enjoy a scenic walk in nature. I give it five stars and two thumbs up!
The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby
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Średniowieczna rezydencja cesarza Karola IV. Jej początek sięga XII w. i za budowniczych uznaje się ministeriałów von Lauf. Przed 1275r. stał się własnością Wittelsbachów. W 1310r. zniszczył go hrabia Gebhard von Hirschberg. W latach 1356-1360 cesarz Karol IV, który na chrzcie świętym otrzymał imię Wacława odbudował kasztel i uczynił z niego ostatnią stancję na terenie królestwa Czech, którego tereny znacznie rozszerzył, przed wjazdem do cesarskiego miasta Norymbergi. Po rozpadzie Nowych Czech i po śmierci cesarza zamek przeszedł w ręce margrabiów norymberskich i ucierpiał nieco w czasie drugiej wojny margrabiów. Potem stał się własnością miasta, które co jakiś czas dokonywało remontów i zmian. Między innymi w XVII w. na frontonie wieży bramnej umieszczono figurę patrona Czech, św.Wacława. W murach zamku był i przytułek i szkoła artystyczna. Teraz po gruntownym remoncie zamek stoi praktycznie pusty. Działa tu punkt informacji turystycznej, gdzie za 3 euro można kupić bilet coby zobaczyć istny klejnot, jakim jest komnata herbowa, w której umieszczono 112 herbów czeskich rodów rycerskich z XIV. Zamek Wacława zajmuje sporą wyspę na Pegnitzy, otoczony jest wodą, a do wnętrza prowadzą dwa drewniane mosty. Brak ekspozycji muzealnej sprawia spory zawód, ale i zamek i miasteczko są godnymi odwiedzenia.
Marek SłomianowskiMarek Słomianowski
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Lovely castle right in the middle of Lauf. Definitely worth a stop by when in town, nice way to get from the S Bahn station to the old town is going through the castle via the wonderful old wooden bridges. There’s also a lovely and well kept garden by the river to sit and admire the castle’s architecture. Very nice in spring with beautiful flowers and trees for shade!
Alex BransbyAlex Bransby
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Picturesque landmark castle in a lovely town with lots of shops and eateries, making for a nice afternoon walkabout. I did not see much in the way of historical information about/near the castle, so if you are looking for those sorts of details you may find it lacking, but the location and surrounding area were worth the stop for me!
Erin BErin B
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Cea de-a doua, încă în mare parte conservată castel datează din vremea împăratului Carol al IV-lea, care la refacut complet în calitate de rege al Boemiei între 1357 și 1360. Împăratul nu are nici o îndoială, a recunoscut, de asemenea, locația strategică a castelului și a orașului rula ca constructorii castelului anterior, se adaugă dar încă cerința ca Karl a creat în scopul politicii sale de putere casa Bohemian-Luxemburg: achiziționarea unei mari părți de astăzi nordul Oberpfalz din estul Franconia, în principal din wittelsbachischem a avut loc în 1353 și anexarea oficială a acestui teritoriu în Regatul Boemiei în 1355, a creat ca „Bayern dincolo de pădurea Boemia“, așa cum a fost numit de la Praga vedere, cunoscut istoricilor astăzi ca „Bohemian Palatinat“.
Alina AlinaAlina Alina
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Castle is an urban treasure and I wish we could access more than just walking through and around it, although neighboring town is cool and rife with history as well. Park at the huge town coin pay lot as you roll into it and just hoof it around.
Brian ParkerBrian Parker
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Nearby Attractions Of Wenzelschloss
Industriemuseum Lauf
Hersbrucker Tor
Stadtarchiv - Lauf an der Pegnitz

Industriemuseum Lauf
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Hersbrucker Tor
4.5
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Stadtarchiv - Lauf an der Pegnitz
5.0
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Nearby Restaurants Of Wenzelschloss
Atli Restaurant
Gasthaus Zur Linde-Wollnersaal
Gasthof Weißes Lamm
Südlich Cafe Restauration Pizzeria
Anusch Lini Lauf
Restaurant Trattoria da Carmelo
Trattoria Pizzeria Pino
Padelle d'Italia Lauf
Altes Rathaus
Birkel's - essundtrinkbar

Atli Restaurant
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Gasthaus Zur Linde-Wollnersaal
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Gasthof Weißes Lamm
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Südlich Cafe Restauration Pizzeria
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Basic Info
Address
Schloßinsel 1, 91207 Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany
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Phone
+49 9123 1844000
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Website
lauf.de
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4.6
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cultural
outdoor
family friendly
Description
Lauf Castle was originally a medieval fortress in the town of Lauf an der Pegnitz near Nuremberg, Germany. The German name Wenzelschloss is derived from to the present day surviving statue of Saint Wenceslas, patron saint of Czechs, on the facade of the entrance gate.
attractions: Industriemuseum Lauf, Hersbrucker Tor, Stadtarchiv - Lauf an der Pegnitz, restaurants: Atli Restaurant, Gasthaus Zur Linde-Wollnersaal, Gasthof Weißes Lamm, Südlich Cafe Restauration Pizzeria, Anusch Lini Lauf, Restaurant Trattoria da Carmelo, Trattoria Pizzeria Pino, Padelle d'Italia Lauf, Altes Rathaus, Birkel's - essundtrinkbar

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