title: Ehrenburg (Plaue)
text: # Ehrenburg (Plaue)
  
  The Ehrenburg (Honour Castle) is a castle overlooking the city of Plaue in Thuringia (Germany).
  
  ## History
  
  * The burg was constructed in 1324 by the Grafen von Schwarzburg.
  * By the 16th century the burg was no longer in use and began to decay.
  * In 1856 the first restoration of the walls began.
  * In 1912 the Burg was sold and converted into an inn.
  * Today it is a private residence.
  
  ## Plan
  
  The building consists of a central tower surrounded by a defensive wall.
  
  