Wewelsburg, Renaissance castle district in Büren, Germany.
The triangular castle features three circular towers connected by thick walls, standing at 227 meters above sea level near the Alme brook.
Prince-Bishop Dietrich von Fürstenberg ordered the construction of the current castle structure between 1603 and 1609, incorporating parts of earlier fortifications.
The Historical Museum of the Prince Bishopric of Paderborn exhibits regional artifacts and documents that reflect the local heritage through different periods.
The castle complex includes a memorial museum, educational center, youth hostel, restaurant, and research facilities focused on regional history.
The castle structure maintains its original triangular layout from the 17th century, with each tower positioned at precise geometric angles.
Location: Büren
Elevation above the sea: 227 m
GPS coordinates: 51.60540,8.65248
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:22
North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, a UNESCO World Heritage site that chronicles the history of the Ruhr area, and the archaeological park in Xanten featuring reconstructions of the Roman city Colonia Ulpia Traiana. The Augustusburg and Falkenlust castles in Brühl showcase 18th-century Rococo architecture, while the rock formations of Externsteine near Horn-Bad Meinberg highlight the geological and spiritual development of the region. Each site offers a unique insight into the history of North Rhine-Westphalia and warrants careful exploration.
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Wallburg Gellinghausen
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St. Vitus
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St. Matthäus
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LSG Fließgewässer, Auen und kleine Täler
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