Take a tour of Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg, Germany – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
On a hill surveying the German town of Wurzburg below is the magnificent Marienberg Fortress.
The most ancient construction within the stronghold is the eighth-century church around which it was built.
The fortress itself was begun in the thirteenth century and the main section was completed in 1482.
It was the site of a short siege of the German Peasants' War in 1525.
However, its strategic position on the inclining slope and thick outer walls were too strong and the attacking force was soon defeated.
Today, Marienberg Fortress is the impressive home to an art museum and a lovely public park.
