Liebegg Castle, Medieval castle in Gränichen, Switzerland
Liebegg Castle sits on a rocky outcrop above the Wynental valley in the Aargau region. The building combines remains of the original medieval fortress with a late-Gothic residential structure added later.
The first fortification was built around 1250 when the von Liebegg family controlled the area as vassals of the Kyburg counts. In the early 1500s the site underwent major reconstruction to become a residential castle.
The place takes its name from the von Liebegg family who once ruled this land. When you walk through, you can see how the medieval roots and later transformations blend into the building's appearance.
Access comes from the valley side and the grounds provide space for different events and gatherings. It helps to check ahead about current conditions since how the place operates can vary seasonally.
In the 1500s the original castle was torn down entirely and replaced with a new building while keeping just a few elements. This dramatic overhaul turned it into a Renaissance structure that still shows its medieval roots.
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