Giessen Old Castle, Medieval castle in Giessen, Germany.
The Giessen Old Castle features a semi-circular ring wall measuring 31 meters in length and 24.25 meters in width, surrounded by a substantial moat.
Established in 1152, the castle served as the seat of the Lords of Giessen, who maintained their position as vassals of the Lords of Altena.
Archaeological excavations between 2011 and 2013 revealed foundations, walls, and artifacts that document the medieval architectural practices of German fortifications.
A memorial installation marks the former location of the castle, allowing visitors to understand the historical layout of this medieval structure.
The castle's moat system encompassed approximately 4,000 cubic meters, containing archaeological materials dating from the tenth through thirteenth centuries.
Location: Giessen
Inception: 1152
Address: Brandplatz
GPS coordinates: 50.58700,8.67690
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:40
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