Burg Kempen, Medieval castle in Kempen, Germany.
Located in central Kempen, the brick fortress features impressive towers reaching 25 meters high and thick defensive walls constructed in late medieval style.
Archbishop Friedrich III von Saarwenden ordered the construction of this defensive structure between 1396 and 1400 to protect the northern boundary of Cologne's archbishopric.
The castle's transformation from a military fortress to an educational facility and later a government archive reflects the changing needs of Kempen's society.
The structure now houses the municipal archives, and visitors can climb one of its tall towers to view the surrounding landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia.
During the reconstruction period from 1856 to 1863, architect Wiethase incorporated neo-Gothic elements into the castle's design following a devastating fire.
Location: Kempen
Inception: 1396
GPS coordinates: 51.36680,6.42142
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:52
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