Sayn Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Bendorf, Germany.
Sayn Castle stands on Kehrberg hill at roughly 110 meters elevation and is defined by thick stone walls and a preserved tower rising about 20 meters high. The site overlooks the Rhine valley and consists of several structures spanning different periods.
The castle was built in the 12th century as a residence for the Counts of Sayn-Wittgenstein. Swedish forces destroyed it in 1632 during the Thirty Years War, and it was never fully rebuilt afterward.
The castle complex holds remains of a three-apsed chapel with decorated flooring and an octagonal staircase tower in the inner bailey. These architectural features show how medieval nobility lived and worshipped on the site.
The site is reachable via federal highway B413 or regional road L306, with parking available near the grounds entrance. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and wear sturdy footwear to explore the castle safely.
Two vacation apartments now occupy space inside the medieval bergfried, allowing guests to stay within the restored defensive tower. This offers an unusual way to experience the history of the site firsthand.
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