page_title: Laupheim
section_title: Großlaupheim Castle
hierarchical_section_title: Laupheim / Attractions / Großlaupheim Castle
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Schloss Großlaupheim in Laupheim, Deutschland English: Castle Grosslaupheim en Laupheim, Germany Esperanto: Kastelo Grosslaupheim en Laupheim, Germanio
context_page_description: Laupheim is a major district town in southern Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Laupheim was first mentioned in 778 and gained city rights in 1869. One of the main trading routes, from Ulm to Ravensburg and then on towards Lake Constance ran through Laupheim. Having developed from a rural settlement into a small urban area, Laupheim is home to a number of small to medium-sized industries and businesses. One of the largest employers are the German Armed Forces which maintain an airbase close to Laupheim, Laupheim Air Base.
  Laupheim was the administrative centre of the district of Laupheim from 1842 until 1938 when the district was abolished. The southern parts of it were incorporated into the district of Biberach whereas the remainders were allocated to the district of Ulm.
  In the second half of the 19th century Laupheim was home to the largest Jewish community in the Kingdom of Württemberg.
  After World War II, Laupheim became part of the French occupation zone in 1945 and became part of the newly founded state of Württemberg-Hohenzollern in 1947.
  Laupheim is the educational centre for the surrounding rural areas particularly with regards to secondary education.
context_section_description: Großlaupheim Castle is situated on a hill on the verge of the city close to the local parish church.
  The existence of a castle in Laupheim was documented for the first time around the year 1100. There is no evidence that the castle originally consisted of more than a wooden structure. This castle existed until the Peasants' War in 1525, when it was destroyed by rebellious peasants. After the end of hostilities, the peasants were forced to rebuild the castle in stone. The structure as it stands today was erected in three different phases:
  The so-called Feudal Castle (Lehenschloss), the oldest part, dates from the middle of the 16th century. It consists of a three-storey, square edifice with two flanking round towers.
  Adjoining it, the so-called New Castle (Neues Schloss) (built between 1660 and 1680) with an early Baroque square flanked by arcades and a gateway.
  Somewhat removed but still part of the complex, the so-called Little Castle (Kleines Schlössle) was built in the middle of the 17th century. It was used by the Freiherren von Welden as dwelling place for the widows of former rulers of Laupheim. On a terrace below the castle buildings, a small rose garden was designed in Baroque-style.
caption: Großlaupheim Castle
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