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Alt-Ems Fortress

Ruine Alt-Ems

Photo: Barbara Neyer, Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung - Kultur

Alt Ems Hohenems

Photo: Oberhauser Photography, CC BY-SA, Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung - Kultur

Blick übers Unterland bis in die Schweiz und Deutschland

Photo: Barbara Neyer, Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung - Kultur

Panorama

Photo: Barbara Neyer, Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung - Kultur

Fenster im Palas

Photo: Barbara Neyer, Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung - Kultur

  • Built in the 12th century, the 800 meter long Alt-Ems fortress was among the mightiest fortresses in the entire region. After it was destroyed in the Appenzell War, in 1407, it underwent several enlargement and re-construction efforts over the centuries, until it was finally abandoned and fell into ruin. Since 2006, however, the ruins – with their intriguing legendary Konrad’s Fountain in the central courtyard – have been the center of continuous restoration efforts.

    Presented by: Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung - Kultur
    Author: Stadt Hohenems/Jüdisches Museum/Kulturkreis Hohenems/Kulturabteilung Land Vorarlberg

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