New Castle, Renaissance castle in Ingolstadt, Germany.
New Castle is a late medieval fortress in the heart of Ingolstadt's old town, built with thick stone walls, several towers, and a wide inner courtyard. The structure sits on flat ground and its main entrance faces the old city center, making it easy to spot and approach on foot.
Duke Ludwig IX of Bavaria ordered the construction of this fortress starting in 1450, intending it as both a military base and a ducal residence. Over the following centuries the building changed hands and uses several times before becoming a museum in the 20th century.
The castle now houses the Bavarian Army Museum, which gives visitors a concrete sense of how military life and power shaped the region over the centuries. Walking through the halls, you can see weapons, armor, and objects that were part of everyday life for soldiers and commanders alike.
The castle is easy to reach on foot from the center of Ingolstadt, as it sits directly in the old town. Wear sturdy shoes since some floors and staircases inside can be uneven.
The main tower contains a spiral staircase carved from a single block of sandstone that rises through four floors without any joints or seams. This kind of construction was very rare in the 15th century and required a level of skill that few builders at the time could match.
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