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Porrentruy Castle

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Construction of the castle took place between the mid-thirteenth century and the beginning of the eighteenth century. The oldest part is the thirteenth century Réfous Tower (Tour Réfous). Fourteenth century ramparts survive on the western and northern sides.
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At the beginning of the nineteenth century the Romanesque chapel within the castle walls was destroyed.
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Since 1271 belonging to the bishopric of Basel, the castle served as exile residence of the
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in 1529, whereas they were able to keep most of their territories outside the city.
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Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Jura
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from 1527 until 1792. The bishops had been exiled from
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castle
municipality
Porrentruy
Canton of Jura
Switzerland
heritage site of national significance
prince-bishops of Basel
Basel
Swiss Reformation
List of castles in Switzerland
"Kantonsliste A-Objekte"
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Castles and Fortresses
Canton of Jura
Asuel
Löwenburg
Mont-Terri
Montvoie
Prince-Bishops' Castle
Porrentruy
Raymontpierre
Castles of Switzerland
Castles of Europe
47°25′10″N 7°04′21″E / 47.419486°N 7.072403°E / 47.419486; 7.072403

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