Bischofstein Castle (Switzerland)
Castle in Sissach, Switzerland
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Bishofstein Castle (German: Burg Bischofstein or Ruine Bischofstein) is a castle in the municipality of Sissach of the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.[1]
| Bischofstein Castle | |
|---|---|
| Sissach | |
Zwinger, gatehouse and tower | |
| Site information | |
| Type | hill castle |
| Code | CH-BL |
| Condition | Extensive, preserved walls |
| Location | |
  Bischofstein Castle Location within Canton of Basel-Land  Bischofstein Castle Location within Switzerland | |
| Coordinates | 47°28′28.72″N 7°49′37.32″E |
| Height | 698 m above the sea |
| Site history | |
| Built | Mid 13th century |
| Materials | Stone |
