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-THE BORACAY ISLAND LIFE-

Spangenberg Castle is a totally rebuilt medieval castle in Germany’s Hesse. In one of US air raids during WWII it was razed to the ground.

The only element that survived was its curtain wall. In the 1950s it was reconstructed and is now a restaurant and a hotel. Originally built in the 13th century on a hill the Gothic castle was a major stronghold.

The fortress later became a hunting lodge. In the 18th century when the Seven Years was broke out the castle was captured by the French troops for the first time. It was a surprise attack and the French managed to get hold of 18 cannon, 307 firearms, ammunition and 44 kegs of powder.

This is about the time when the castle was turned into a prison, which in the times of WWII was used as a military prison for British servicemen.

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