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Preserving castle ruins from decay

Research, conservation and outreach

The founding of the Castles Association in 1927 was driven by cultural and political considerations. After castles had been rediscovered during the 19th century as objects of longing and chivalric romance (e.g. Hohkönigsburg), a debate soon flared up regarding the image of the Middle Ages conveyed by this trend, which was quickly dismissed as unscientific. Associations such as the Swiss Castle Association took up this discussion and began to communicate castle studies to a wider audience through both research and public engagement. What exactly are the key milestones in the 100-year history of the Castle Association?

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Dates

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Organizer

Volkshochschule Zürich

The Volkshochschule Zürich is Zurich's first provider of cultural and scientific general education for adults. founded in 1920, it offers a wide range of courses from astronomy to philosophy, from psychology to politics and literature, always at an ...

Location

Universität Zürich-Zentrum mit Live-Übertragung

Rämistr. 71
8006 Zürich

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