Wartau Castle, Medieval castle ruin in canton St. Gallen, Switzerland.
The castle stands on a rock outcrop with a rectangular tower reaching four stories and walls measuring 1.75 meters in thickness.
Built around 1225, the castle changed ownership multiple times, including the Belmont family and the city of Lucerne, before falling into disrepair after 1530.
The structure represents medieval Swiss military architecture and demonstrates the evolution of defensive constructions through its crenellated parapet and living quarters.
Archaeological surveys conducted in 2002 provided insights into the castle's construction, with restoration work carried out in 1911 and 1982.
The northern section of Wartau Castle contains a main tower measuring 22 meters in height, while the southern part housed residential spaces.
Location: canton St. Gallen
Location: Wartau
Inception: 1225
Address: Burghalde, Gretschins
GPS coordinates: 47.09870,9.49062
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:54
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