Wesel citadel, Military fortress in Wesel, Germany
The Wesel citadel features a pentagonal star design with five bastions, encompassing multiple structures within its fortified walls spanning 34 hectares.
Between 1688 and 1722, Johan de Corbin directed the construction of this fortification, which became the largest defensive system in the Rhineland.
The citadel contains the Prussian Museum of North Rhine Westphalia, displaying regional military and political artifacts from the 17th to 19th centuries.
Visitors can access guided tours of the citadel grounds, including the main gate, garrison bakery, and former officers' prison throughout the year.
The fortress required 373,452 Reichsthaler for initial construction and housed 250 cannons under Frederick William I of Brandenburg's command.
Location: Wesel
Inception: 18 century
GPS coordinates: 51.65093,6.61559
Latest update: May 13, 2025 02:15
This collection highlights lesser-known sites in North-Rhine Westphalia that are often overlooked. Each destination offers a glimpse into local culture and history, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the region.
Wesel Railway Bridge
1.7 km
Wesel transmitter
2.6 km
Willibrordi-Dom (Wesel)
759 m
Niederrheinbrücke Wesel
960 m
Berliner Tor
835 m
Fort Blücher
1.5 km
Rathaus Wesel
715 m
Schleuse Friedrichsfeld
2.4 km
LVR-Niederrheinmuseum Wesel
103 m
Fernmeldeturm „Langer Heinrich“
971 m
Church of the Assumption
583 m
Altes Wasserwerk Wesel
1.8 km
Korbmacherstraße
838 m
Fort Fusternberg
1.2 km
St. Martini
1 km
Friedenskirche zu den Heiligen Engeln
1.2 km
Schill-Denkmal
1.4 km
Lutherhaus Wesel
841 m
Wasserturm Wesel
720 m
Saint Peter Church
3.4 km
Klever Tor
932 m
Jüdischer Friedhof
1.3 km
Gnadenkirche
1.6 km
Poplar near Büderich
2.7 km
NSG Rheinvorland bei Perrich
2.7 km
Friedenstraße
1.4 km
Rheinaue zwischen Büderich und Perrich
2 km
Willibrordiplatz
812 mReviews
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