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Burg Built Castle E.G Plural Die Protection Middle

Front Castle

e.g:

- There is a castle in the background of the picture.

- The castle had two turrets.
Back Das Schloss /ʃlɔs/ (Plural: Schlösser), die Burg /bʊʁk/ (Plural: Burgen)

e.g:

- Im Hintergrund des Bildes ist ein Schloss.

- Die Burg hatte zwei Türmchen.

Observation: what is the difference between the two words?

A Burg is usually a fortress that was built for protection during the Middle Ages by the nobility. These Burgen were built for protection rather than for luxury and comfort. Therefore, many Burgen are not elaborately decorated with ceiling frescos or fancy gardens for hosting parties. 

A Schloss is much more elegant and romantic than a Burg as these were generally built after the Middle Ages and usually were built as a residence for the nobility. As the centuries went by, the nobility had more and more time and money to spend on the arts and this is why on the inside and the outside of Schlösser (plural), they have stunning architecture, gardens and paintings. It was practically mandatory to host elaborate parties to show off one’s wealth and the beauty of their palace, almost as competition. 

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