| Burg Neu-Ems | |
|---|---|
| Vorarlberg,Austria | |
 south view of Burg Neu-Ems | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Owner | Waldburg-Zeil |
| Open to the public | no |
| Condition | conserved |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 47°22′06″N09°42′20″E / 47.36833°N 9.70556°E /47.36833; 9.70556 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1343 |
| Built by | Ritter Ulrich I. von Ems |
Neu-Ems Castle (German:Burg Neu-Ems orSchloss Glopper) is a medieval castle inHohenems in the province ofVorarlberg,Austria. It was the fortification of the nobilityHerren von Ems (Lords of Ems). Neu-Ems Castle is 666 metres (2,185 ft) above sea level.[1]
The castle is in the mountainside east of the town, in its mountain villageEmsreute on a crest above theRhine valley.
Approved byEmperor Louis IV the Bavarian, Ritter Ulrich I. von Ems (Knight Ulrich I of Ems) in 1343 built a new castle to have a comfortable home for his large family in dangerous times. He placed it near his fortress Alt-Ems on a hilltop.
During theAppenzell Wars in 1407 the castle was destroyed and rebuilt shortly afterwards.
In 1603 a chapel was assembled to the ground floor. Except two lancet windows in the northern wall there is nothing left over of it today. Since 1835 the former winged altar of this chapel is exhibited in theTyrolean State Museum inInnsbruck.
Since 1843 the stronghold is privately owned by the familyWaldburg-Zeil.
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