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Haut-Koenigsbourg: The Alsatian castle, between medieval ruins and 19th-century rebirth

The Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, as it appears today, is just over 100 years old.

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Rebuilt in the late 19th century, it had been in ruins for nearly three centuries.

This iconic monument attracts thousands of visitors each year.

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Le Haut-Koenigsbourg est l'un des sites historiques les plus visités d'Alsace. Son histoire, marquée par une longue période de ruines suivie d'une reconstruction spectaculaire, en fait un symbole du patrimoine architectural et culturel de la région.

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