Burg Plau

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Burg Plau, Lowland castle in Plau am See, Germany.

The castle features a preserved medieval tower with a conical roof from 1920 and ancient embankments along its perimeter walls.

Constructed in 1287 under Nicholas II of Werle's initiative, the fortress served as a strategic stronghold in the Mecklenburg region.

The castle houses the Plau City Museum with exhibitions about local history, craftsmanship, and industrial development through artifacts and documents.

The museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours that demonstrate the operation of historical machines and devices.

The castle tower includes an original dungeon from 1448, maintaining its structural integrity for over five centuries.

Location: Plau am See

Inception: 1287

GPS coordinates: 53.45960,12.26620

Latest update: March 29, 2025 09:37

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