Falkenstein Castle in Fussen
Falkenstein Castle (that is, the “Falcon Stone”) was founded in the middle of the 13th century as a result of a military conflict: in this place the possessions of three powerful lords who endlessly fought with each other converged, namely, the County of Tyrol, the bishopric of Augsburg and the Duchy of Bavaria.
Hohenfreyberg Castle in Fussen
The ruins of Hohenfreyberg Castle near Fussen still look impressive. This castle has a rich military past, like all medieval defensive structures on the border, but it is nevertheless partially preserved.
Hoes Schless Castle in Fussen
The Hohe Schless Castle (that is, the Upper Castle) was built on a high hill above the city (the hill is so convenient for defense that the first fort appeared here in Roman times). The region has long been a border region, many and often tried to capture it, powerful neighbors argued for it — all this required defense.
Monastery of St. Manga in Fussen
The monastery of St. Manga in Fussen occupies a fairly large area and attracts many tourists. There is nothing strange about this: This is a very old complex, which is well preserved and contains an interesting museum exhibit.
The Bread Market Square in Fussen was the
“heart” of any medieval city, and Fussen is no exception. But it was an important city at one time and quite large for that era, so there were several squares here. So, a place for trading bread and grain was separately allocated, it was called the Bread Market Square.