Château de Lichtenberg

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The Château de Lichtenberg stands proudly on a rugged hilltop in the northern Vosges, dominating the village of Lichtenberg with its imposing presence. At the end of the 13th century, this castle first made headlines, and since then, it has been synonymous with the esteemed Counts of Hanau-Lichtenberg. Following a devastating bombardment by Württemberg troops during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, the once-majestic structure lay in ruins for nearly a century. However, thanks to meticulous restoration efforts in the 1990s, this historic gem has been beautifully preserved and is now open to visitors from around the world.