Bischofstein Castle (Switzerland)

Bishofstein Castle (German: Burg Bischofstein or Ruine Bischofstein) is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.[1]

Bischofstein Castle
Sissach
Zwinger, gatehouse and tower
Bischofstein Castle
Bischofstein Castle
Coordinates47°28′28.72″N 7°49′37.32″E
Typehill castle
CodeCH-BL
Height698 m above the sea
Site information
ConditionExtensive, preserved walls
Site history
BuiltMid 13th century
MaterialsStone

See also

References

  1. "Kantonsliste A-Objekte". KGS Inventar (in German). Federal Office of Civil Protection. 2009. Archived from the original on 28 June 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2011.


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