Haus Winnenthal, Water castle in Birten district, Xanten, Germany.
Haus Winnenthal features a three-winged structure surrounded by a moat, with a southwestern outer bailey connected to the main castle complex.
The castle reached its zenith in the 15th century during Duke Adolf II of Kleve's reign, when he remodeled it for his son Johann and Elisabeth of Burgundy.
The castle appears in Anne Gesthuysen's 2018 novel 'Mädelsabend', incorporating the historical structure into contemporary German literature.
The castle now operates as a senior residence, providing living accommodations and care services within its reconstructed historical walls.
The structure marks the ancient border between territories of Kleve and Kurköln, positioned strategically along the defensive Landwehr line.
Location: Xanten
GPS coordinates: 51.61570,6.48389
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:58
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