Wartburg Castle
By: Gavin Stroh

History: Built in 1067, the Wartburg Castle presents over 900 years of German history. A museum on the castle grounds displays art treasures collected over centuries, including tapestries, medieval musical instruments, and precious silverware.The
Wartburg Castle sits on a steep hill, overlooking the city of Eisenach. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved Romanesque castles in Germany. The only access to the Wartburg is a draw bridge. This castle became the refuge for Martin Luther. In the castle he translated a bible into German in 11 weeks.The thick walls of the fortress could tell many tales from the numerous times the Wartburg has been the arena for historical events. One legend says the castle was