Sigmaringen Castle

Sigmarengen Castle is the former castle of Prince Hohenzollern, whose surname is considered one of the oldest in Germany. It was first mentioned in 1077, when it was described as a majestic and powerful building. The castle acquired its present appearance in the XIX-XX centuries due to a major restoration after a fire. The interior of the building is rich in luxurious rooms, cozy halls and spacious refectories. Within its walls there is the Princely Museum, the Hohenzollern Library and a unique collection of weapons, including about 3 thousand exhibits.

The Sigmarengen Castle weapons collection has unique exhibits, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. It was created by Prince Carl Anton and is considered one of the largest arms exhibitions in Europe. In addition to the weapons themselves, all kinds of armor of knights and warriors are placed on the shelves and pedestals.

Also noteworthy is the Hohenzollern Library, on the shelves of which there are about 200 thousand books, among which there are manuscripts of the XII century.