Burg Windecken, Medieval castle in Nidderau, Germany
The castle stands on elevated terrain near the Nidder River, featuring two gate structures from the 16th century and remnants of the original ring wall.
Built between 1260 and 1262 on land belonging to the Diocese of Bamberg, the castle served as a secondary residence for the Lords and Counts of Hanau.
The castle drawing from 1824 by Carl Theodor Reiffenstein, displaying the entrance gate and bridge, remains in the Städel Museum collection.
The castle basement now houses a restaurant, while the former administrative building has been converted into residential spaces since 1970.
Croatian forces looted and destroyed the castle on May 15, 1634, followed by a Swedish regiment attack in 1646 during the Thirty Years' War.
GPS coordinates: 50.22370,8.88031
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:09
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