Schwanenburg, Medieval castle in Cleves, Germany
The 180-foot tall Schwanenburg stands on a steep hill at the northern end of the Kermisdahl River, merging with the Spoykanal.
The castle, first mentioned in monastery records from 1020, served as the residence of the Dukes of Cleves through multiple centuries.
The Swan Tower relates to the legend of the Knight of the Swan, a character featured in Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin.
The structure currently houses the district court of Kleve and contains a geological museum within the Swan Tower.
An inscription at the entrance of the Swan Tower claims that Julius Caesar constructed this fortification 300 years before Christianity.
Location: Cleves
Accessibility: Non accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Phone: +49282122884
Website: https://kleve.de/de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/schwanenburg
GPS coordinates: 51.78659,6.13896
Latest update: March 17, 2025 02:42
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