Hambach Castle near the urban district Hambach of Neustadt an der Weinstrasse in Rheinland-Palatinate, Germany, is considered to be the Symbol of the German Democracy movement because of the Hambacher Fest which occured here in 1832.
Archaeological finds prove that the area of Hambach Castle was used in late Roman times. In late Carolingian Dynasty times and Ottonian dynasty times a Castle of refuge was built there. Portions remain in front of an under ther outer ring wall. The erection of the first Hambach Castle was probaly in ther first half of the 11th century, a new Castle was built inside the former estate.
