Krayer Hof, Water castle in Andernach-Eich, Germany.
Krayer Hof is a water castle in Andernach-Eich with a rectangular two-story main building. A round tower with pyramid roof rises from the northwest corner, while a square tower with baroque dome sits in the southeast, and a gate tower with octagonal baroque dome stands at the southwest.
The structure dates back to the 11th century and came under the Archdiocese of Cologne's control from 1336 onward. It then changed hands among various noble families over the centuries.
Literary figures have left their mark on this place. The connections to creative minds show how the estate served as a meeting point for artists during the early 1900s.
The castle now functions as a private residence with farming and horse boarding operations, so it is not open to visitors. You can best appreciate the architecture by viewing it from outside at a distance.
The castle was built in a water-surrounded location, a defensive design choice typical of structures of this kind. This water-based positioning defined how such fortifications were built and used in the region for centuries.
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