Alzey Castle, Medieval castle in Alzey, Germany.
Alzey Castle is a medieval fortress at the center of Alzey, in Rhineland-Palatinate, built on a slight rise with a rectangular layout that includes several buildings, towers, and courtyards. The keep stands as the tallest element of the complex, alongside wings and walls added at different times.
The castle was founded in the 13th century as the seat of the Rhenish Palsgraviate, serving as a residence for several Palsgraves including Ruprecht II and III. It suffered heavy damage during the Palatine War of Succession at the end of the 17th century and was rebuilt in the early 20th century.
The castle sits at the heart of Alzey and can be seen from the market square, making it a natural reference point in the town. Its walls show layers from different centuries, as each period left its own mark on the stonework.
The exterior of the castle can be visited at any time of year without an appointment, making it easy to walk around and take in the architecture at your own pace. Access to the interior is limited to a small number of organized tours each year, so it is worth checking ahead if you want to go inside.
The castle now houses the local district court, which holds regular sessions inside its walls. This makes it one of the few medieval structures in Germany where judicial proceedings still take place on a daily basis.
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