Kerpen Castle, Medieval castle in Vulkaneifel, Germany
Kerpen Castle is a fortress complex on a dolomite hill in the Vulkaneifel and consists of several building sections from different periods. A Gothic chapel and a residential building with crenellations still define its appearance today.
The castle was built around 1136 and quickly became an important fortress for the Archbishops of Trier and Cologne. Over the centuries, it came under the control of several noble families who shaped the structure.
The name comes from the family that ruled this area for generations. The castle still shows traces of this noble connection through its architecture and layout.
The castle is privately owned and can be viewed from outside, though approaching the grounds should be arranged beforehand. The best views come from the surrounding paths in the landscape.
In 1893, Johann Heinrich Dün undertook extensive restoration and built the present residential house with new crenellations on the ruins. His work saved the structure from complete decay and blended old and new architecture.
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