Wartburg
castle in
Eisenach
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Wartburg is a historically significant castle located in Eisenach, Germany. Built around 1067, it is renowned for its impressive medieval architecture and its significant role in German history. The castle served as the residence of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary in the early 13th century and was the refuge of Martin Luther in 1521-1522, where he translated the New Testament into German, a pivotal moment in the Protestant Reformation. Wartburg is also associated with the Wartburg Festival of 1817, which was an important event in the German student movement.
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