Impressions to the European Fortress Summer 2018

10 European Fortress Summer 2018 www.fortress-summer.eu The Fortress Rosenberg in Kronach is a jewel of Franconian fortress architecture. It is one of the largest, fully preserved, medie- val fortifications in Europe and rises steeply above the en- chanting Kronach Old Town. Fortress Rosenberg, Kronach (DE) Photo: Hajo Dietz The Bamberg prince-bishops developed the once medie- val castle into one of their fortresses and splendid resi- dence. It ends with the modern fortress complex, which has been preserved until today.