Ehrenburg (Plaue)

The Ehrenburg (Honour Castle) is a castle overlooking the city of Plaue in Thuringia (Germany).

History

 * The burg was constructed in 1324 by the Grafen von Schwarzburg.
 * By the 16th century the burg was no longer in use and began to decay.
 * In 1856 the first restoration of the walls began.
 * In 1912 the Burg was sold and converted into an inn.
 * Today it is a private residence.

Plan
The building consists of a central tower surrounded by a defensive wall.