The Kaiserpfalz I

Finally, I'm in the house of the emperors. Yes, I've been in one before (Nürnberg's castle), but this is really it! So many historical figures I've read and taught about were here, it's one of those history nerd dreams come true.

There are three rooms open to the public: the Wintersaal, the Sommersaal, and Saint Ulrich's Chapel. The Wintersaal has a display of the various kings/emperors who were in residence here for some part of the year-- the court moved frequently because the empire was big. There were some artifacts, some reproductions of pictures, and some new ones.

That's what follows in pictures. My favorite was the king and his guys setting a town on fire...Read more