What is the Difference Between a Burg and a Schloss?

Albrechts Castle in Meissen

In place of my usual False Friends on Fridays, where I usually present either quizzes or word pairings that are totally different, this False Friend feature looks at the category Royal Places. Both in German as well as in English, we have different types of Royal Places- Castles, Fortresses, Palaces, etc., each one different by their characteristics. Yet many of us mix them up from time to time because we don’t know what consists of one or the other.

In this guide by German Girl in America, Karen Lodder explains the differences in detail, including a colorful chart to help you make the distinction. Click on the source link below and enjoy the article! 🙂

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Source: What is the Difference Between a Burg and a Schloss?

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And don’t forget to check out her website and read the interview with Ms. Lodder:

An Interview with the German Girl in America

And check out the growing list of examples in the Pocket Guide to False Friends:

False Friends- A Pocket Guide