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[2] Burg Eisenhardt Bad Belzig

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Eisenhardt Castle is located on a spur-like ridge of the Fläming in the south-west of Bad Belzig. Traces of 3000 years of building history can be found on the castle hill. The Romanesque castle chapel, for example, was excavated in 1993.

In the middle of the 15th century, the Electors of Saxony built a fortress, which was given the name "Eisenhardt" in 1465. At the end of the 15th century, the complex was converted into a fortified castle. The gatehouse with its cellular vault represents a unique combination of Saxon fortress and castle architecture.

Eisenhardt Castle was destroyed by the Swedes in 1636. Extensive renovations are documented for the end of the 17th century. Following a visit by the Prussian King Frederick William IV in 1849, extensive restoration work was carried out on the castle on his instructions. From the winter of 1989 to 2008, the castle was extensively renovated.

The castle grounds and courtyard are accessible all day.