Auer Wasserburg, Medieval castle ruin in Wanfried, Germany
Description
Auer Wasserburg is a castle ruin in Wanfried that preserves the stone foundation with remnants of vaulted chambers and thick walls. The excavated materials and structural remains reveal details about the medieval building methods used here.
History
First mentioned in 1272, the castle served as a fortified stronghold for centuries in the region. During the Thirty Years' War in 1637, Croatian forces captured and destroyed it completely.
Culture
The castle museum displays medieval artifacts including green and black glazed tiles featuring biblical motifs from the Reformation period found during archaeological excavations.
Practical
The site is best reached on foot and offers direct access to the wall remains for inspection. Its location near the town center makes it easy to include in a walking tour of the area.
Did you know?
Inside a decorative tower built in 1920, a tiny museum operates as one of Hesse's smallest accessible museums. This unusual concept merges the ruin with modern display in a space that fits just a few visitors at once.
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