Wartburg

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How high is Wartburg?410 meters (1,350 ft) above the town of Eisenach
2. What is the location?Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany
3. What is the original construction period?Begun in the 11th century, with significant structures from the 12th-15th centuries
4. Where is Wartburg Castle located?It sits on a hill in Thuringia, Germany, about 410 meters (1,350 feet) above sea level.
5. Who stayed at Wartburg Castle during the Reformation?Martin Luther hid there for ten months, translating the New Testament into German while disguised as Junker Jörg.

Romanesque Architecture: An architectural style prevalent in Europe from the late 10th to the 12th centuries, characterized by rounded arches and massive forms.
Vernacular Language: The language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region.
Nationalism: A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country, often accompanied by a desire for independence or unity.
Romanticism: An artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in Europe toward the end of the 18th century, emphasizing emotion and individualism.