Bürresheim Castle, Medieval castle near Sankt Johann, Germany
Bürresheim Castle stands on a rock spur above the Nette River, featuring a complex of buildings with walls, gates, towers and a preserved residence.
The castle was constructed before 1157 and remained continuously inhabited until 1921, surviving through centuries without destruction during regional conflicts or wars.
The interior of the castle contains an extensive collection of furniture, paintings, and decorative objects accumulated by multiple generations since medieval times.
The castle museum offers guided tours exclusively, with current schedules and admission fees available through the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland-Palatinate.
The castle's music room serves as a venue for civil wedding ceremonies, providing couples an opportunity to marry within genuine medieval surroundings.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Location: Sankt Johann
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://kulturerbe-eifel-mosel.de/de/schloss-buerresheim
GPS coordinates: 50.35280,7.17971
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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