Schloss Winsen, Renaissance palace in Winsen, Germany
The three-wing brick and timber-framed castle stands near the Luhe River, featuring defensive characteristics and a prominent tower with a bronze bell.
First documented in 1299, the castle served as a residence for Duke Magnus II during the Lüneburg Succession War in 1371 and later as an administrative center.
The castle chapel within the palace grounds now functions as a space for cultural events and wedding ceremonies in the center of Winsen.
The palace currently houses the District Court of Winsen and remains under the ownership of the Lower Saxony state government.
The castle's structural stability depends on oak pile foundations that require constant water pressure from the surrounding moat system.
Location: Winsen
Address: Schloßplatz 4, 21423 Winsen (Luhe)
GPS coordinates: 53.36310,10.20430
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:23
European Open
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