Duwisib Castle, Stone fortress in Southern Namib, Namibia
The red sandstone castle rises with three floors, featuring a defense tower and battlements against the desert landscape of southern Namibia.
German officer Baron von Wolf commissioned architect Wilhelm Sander to build this fortress in 1908, investing 250,000 gold marks in its construction.
The castle represents German colonial architecture in Africa, combining European medieval fortress design with local building materials and craftsmanship.
Located 72 kilometers southwest of Maltahöhe, the castle offers guided tours and overnight accommodations following renovations completed in 2014.
Several wild horses roaming the Namib Desert today descend from the original thoroughbred stud farm established by Baron von Wolf at Duwisib.
Location: Namib
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: -25.25718,16.54134
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:58
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